
Draw a labelled diagram of nuclear reactor and explain the use of various parts. Name a material used as a moderator.

Important Questions on Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy
What is nuclear fusion? Write the required conditions for this reaction and explain why fusion bombs are more dangerous than fission bombs.



In nuclear fusion, helium is formed by hydrogen. If the efficiency of the generator be , then calculate the energy obtained in kilowatt-hour .

The energy released per fission of nucleus is . Compute the energy released in joule if of is fissioned. Avogadro’s number is .

Calculate the useful power produced in a reactor of efficiency in which fissions are taking place per second, and the energy per fission is .


A reactor is producing nuclear energy at a rate of . How many nuclei of are fissioned per second? How much would be consumed in hours? Assume an average energy of released per fission. Take Avogadro’s number as .
