Question

The following questions are about the nuclear reactor of a power plant.; a) Which isotope of uranium produces the energy in the fuel rods?; b) Will the fuel rods last forever?; c) Is the energy produced by nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?; d) What is the purpose of using the graphite moderator ?; e) What is the function of boron rods in the nuclear reactor?; f) Why is liquid sodium (or carbon dioxide gas) pumped through the reactor?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a)U92 and Ra are used in Nuclear reactor

B)No

C)both produce Energy

D)Control fast moving Neutron

e) Sorry

f)For the purpose of processing the reaction