Introduction to nuclear engineering ch3 quiz

A visually engaging representation of nuclear engineering, featuring illustrations of neutrons, atomic structures, and diagrams of nuclear reactions, all in a scientific and educational theme.

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Quiz

Test your knowledge with our comprehensive quiz on nuclear engineering concepts, particularly focusing on neutron interactions and fundamental principles. This quiz consists of 21 multiple-choice questions designed to challenge your understanding and reinforce your learning.

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21 Multiple Choice Questions
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21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by ExploringAtom47

Neutron total macroscopic cross section represents the probability per unit path length that a neutron will undergo some sort of reactions

True

False

Mono-energetic neutron flux is the sum of all neutrons moving only in one direction

True

False

Compound nucleus formation proceeds the absorption of the neutron by the hydrogen nucleus

True

False

Interactions with hydrogen and deuterium do not involve the formation of a compound nucleus

True

False

Average decrease in lethargy of a neutron is directly proportional to the average energy loss of the neutron

True

False

Lethargy increases as the neutron energy decreases

True

False

A neutron potential scattering cross section varies as 1/v with the neutron energy

True

False

An example of endothermic charged particle reaction is O(n,p)N

True

False

Nuclei that do not show exact 1/v behavior are called non-1/V emitters

True

False

Inelastic scattering is an exothermic reaction

True

False

The region of resonance for heavy nuclei is found at low energies

True

False

The first excited state energy decreases as the mass number increases

True

False

The inelastic cross section is non-zero over a larger energy region in heavy nuclei than in light nuclei

True

False

Materials of high mass numbers are most effective for absorbing low energy neutrons

True

False

Average lethargy is independent of the neutron's energy

True

False

Fission is always symmetric, so that the mass of the two fragments are approximately equal

True

False

With the increasing energy of the indecent neutron, fission becomes more symmetric

True

False

The energy required to deform the nucleus to a point where the system starts to split in two ,this is

Ioization energy

Critical energy

Excitation energy

The number of collisions per unit Cm3/Sec , this is

Collision rate

Intensity

Collision density

In the scattering potential region, the elastic scattering cross-section is equal to the total cross section

True

False

The 1/v region appears as a straight line with a slope of - 0.5

True

False

Introduction to nuclear engineering ch3 quiz

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