Nuclear Fission -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Nuclear Fission”:

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Question 1: What is nuclear fission?

(a) The process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus
(b) The process of breaking a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei
(c) The process of converting mass into energy in a nuclear reactor
(d) The process of releasing energy through nuclear fusion

Question 2: What type of energy is primarily released during nuclear fission?

(a) Gravitational energy
(b) Chemical energy
(c) Thermal energy
(d) Electromagnetic energy

Question 3: Which element is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear fission reactors?

(a) Uranium-238
(b) Uranium-235
(c) Plutonium-240
(d) Thorium-232

Question 4: What are the products formed when uranium-235 undergoes nuclear fission?

(a) Two smaller nuclei, neutrons, and energy
(b) Two larger nuclei, neutrons, and energy
(c) Three smaller nuclei, protons, and energy
(d) One smaller nucleus, neutrons, and energy

Question 5: What is the moderator's role in a nuclear reactor?

(a) To absorb excess neutrons
(b) To slow down neutrons
(c) To initiate the nuclear fission reaction
(d) To control the reaction rate

Question 6: What is the term for a self-sustaining nuclear fission chain reaction?

(a) Controlled fission
(b) Spontaneous fission
(c) Uncontrolled fission
(d) Criticality

Question 7: Which particle is responsible for carrying away most of the energy released during fission?

(a) Protons
(b) Electrons
(c) Neutrons
(d) Alpha particles

Question 8: Which process is used to initiate the fission reaction in a nuclear bomb?

(a) Fast fission
(b) Slow fission
(c) Critical mass
(d) Implosion

Question 9: What is the primary difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

(a) Fission involves breaking a heavy nucleus, while fusion involves combining light nuclei.
(b) Fission releases energy, while fusion absorbs energy.
(c) Fission is a chain reaction, while fusion is a single reaction.
(d) Fission produces radioactive waste, while fusion does not.

Question 10: What is the major advantage of nuclear fission as a power source?

(a) It produces no greenhouse gases.
(b) It is safer than other forms of energy generation.
(c) It has a virtually unlimited fuel supply.
(d) It is cost-effective and economical.