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Energy : forms and sources - class-XII

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State whether given statement is True or False
In hydroelectric plants, the kinetic energy of flowing water drives the generator. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydroelectric energy, also referred to as hydroelectricity or hydropower, is the use of moving water to produce electricity. This power is generated by converting the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical and then electrical energy. This process involves the use of turbines, which consist of a set of blades. The moving water flows over the blades, causing them to turn. The blades are connected to a rotating drive shaft. The mechanical energy of the drive shaft is transferred to a generator through a gearbox. The generator uses the mechanical energy of the drive shaft to move an electric conductor (typically coils of copper wire) through a magnetic field, which causes electrons to flow through the conductor, generating electricity. The electricity is then fed into the electrical grid to be used in homes, businesses, and by industry.
Hence, the statement is true.

Coal and petroleum are called fossil fuels.      

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is A.

It is because they are actually fossils. They are made of dead and decay matter buried under the earth for many years. The dead and decaying matter under great amount of pressure and temperatures turn into fossils and they both are used as fuels so it is called fossil fuels.
The fossil fuels we use today are actually formed from plants and animals that existed hundreds of millions of years ago. The reason there is a lot of concern surrounding the expenditure of these resources is because most of what we use today from fossil fuels, such as oil and coal are being depleted much faster than they can be formed, so there is a limited amount available.
Hence, the statement is true.

The fossil fuels include:

  1. Uranium

  2. Soil

  3. Natural gas

  4. Plants


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fossil fuels are formed when plants and marine species are buried below ground and are subjected to immense pressure and temperature for thousands of years. Examples include coal, petroleum and natural gas.

Which is a non-renewable energy resource?

  1. coal

  2. solar

  3. tides

  4. wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All fossil fuels are non- renewable source of energy. Since coal is a fossil fuel so, it is a non renewable resource.

The energy which directly changes into electric energy in a solar cell is :

  1. heat energy only

  2. light energy only

  3. heat and light energy

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A solar cell gathers sunlight. It is the light energy which is converted into electrical energy.

The group of solar cells connected in a specific pattern to produce desired magnitude of electric current is called :

  1. solar complex

  2. solar panel

  3. solar battery

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar panel refers either to a photovoltaic module, a solar hot water panel, or to a set of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules electrically connected and mounted on a supporting structure. A PV module is a packaged, connected assembly of solar cells. Solar panels can be used as a component of a larger photovoltaic system to generate and supply electricity in commercial and residential applications.

The energy which cooks food in a box type solar cooker is :

  1. heat energy only

  2. light energy only

  3. both heat and light energy

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the box type solar cooker, the heat from the sunlight is used to cook the food.

Water cannot be heated using a solar water heater on a.

  1. windy day

  2. sunny day

  3. cloudy day

  4. hot day


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar water heater works on solar radiation falling on it. It requires solar light for generating enough heat to heat water. During cloudy days, Sun is obstructed by clouds, and the light incident of the solar panels will be inefficient to make the heater work.

A solar cell converts :

  1. electrical energy into heat energy

  2. mechanical energy into electrical energy

  3. chemical energy into electrical energy

  4. none of these


Correct Option: D

How is solar energy converted to electrical energy?

  1. Using solar heating device

  2. Using solar cell

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar heating device first converts heat energy of Sun to heat up a substance, which is then converted to electrical energy.

Solar cell converts light energy of Sun to electrical energy.

Why are a large number of solar cells are joined in a solar panel?

  1. To reduce cost of production.

  2. To get more electricity.

  3. Its a tradition.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar panel uses multiple solar cells to increase electricity produced by the system.

How is more electricity production achieved with solar cell?

  1. Joining many solar cells.

  2. Decreasing the surface area of solar cell.

  3. Rotating solar cell in random directions.

  4. Removing clouds.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar panel uses multiple cells to add up electricity output from the system.

Which of the following devices convert solar energy to electricity

  1. Solar Cooker

  2. Solar Cell

  3. LED

  4. Pressure cooker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar cell converts light energy of sun into electrical energy.

Solar cooker focuses heat energy of sun.
LED and pressure cooker are not related to solar energy.

Which of the following uses solar cells?

  1. Natural satellites

  2. Water dams

  3. Artificial satellites

  4. Motor vehicle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar cells have access only to the solar energy and chemical energy (battery embedded in satellite system). However, chemical energy is limited. Hence, solar energy is the standard source of energy used in satellites.

Why do solar cells have a great future?

  1. They provide a clean source of energy.

  2. Supply of energy from sun is unlimited.

  3. The cost of conventional sources of energy is rising while cost of solar cells is reducing.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar cell produces pure electricity with no waste products and is environment friendly. 

Solar energy is unlimited, so solar cells have the ability to produce enormous electrical energy. 
With improvement in manufacturing technologies and use of ICs, cost of solar cells is reducing. However, with depletion of natural resources conventional sources of energy are getting costlier. 

Which of the following materials play a key role in the functioning of a solar cell

  1. Silicon

  2. Glass

  3. Plastic

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When light energy is incident on Si, it is converted to electricity by the principle of photovoltaic effect. GaAs, InP are other materials with similar property. 

The cost of solar cells is

  1. decreasing exponentially

  2. decreasing slowly

  3. constant

  4. increasing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cost of solar cells is reducing exponentially.

The use of solar energy on large scale becomes harder because:

  1. Its installation cost is often more than conventional systems.

  2. Storing of large amounts of D.C. is not easy.

  3. It requires a huge area of exposure to sunlight to gather substantial energy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar energy production on a large scale is difficult on a large scale because:

1. Its installation cost is much more than conventional systems because of the delicate substances.
2. Output of solar energy conversion is DC and storing DC is difficult and costly on a large scale.
3. To efficiently supply the demands on large scale, huge areas of land are required to get sufficient exposure of Sun.

Solar cooker is painted black from inside so that:

  1. Less heat is lost

  2. Less heat is radiated

  3. More heat is amplified

  4. More heat is trapped


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black surfaces are good absorbers and good radiators of heat and hence painting the surface black traps more heat and improves the efficiency of solar cooker.

The reflector on top of solar cooker is used to:

  1. diverge solar energy

  2. focus solar energy

  3. focus light energy

  4. reflect excess energy to surroundings


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The reflector on the top of the solar cooker is used to focus the solar energy over the glass surface. The mirror reflects the heat energy in a confined area and increases the net input energy to the solar cooker.

The semiconductor panel on the front of a scientific calculator is

  1. Electric Cell

  2. Solar Cell

  3. Plane mirror

  4. Convex mirror


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar cells are fitted on a scientific calculator.

Solar cell production is

  1. increasing slowly

  2. increasing exponentially

  3. constant

  4. decreasing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Production of solar cells is increasing exponentially every year.

What is the principle of working of solar cell

  1. photovoltaic effect

  2. green house effect

  3. Archimedes' principle

  4. Faraday's law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar cell works on the principle of photovoltaic effect according to which free electrons are produced when light of certain wavelength is incident on semiconductors.

The reflector on top of solar cooker is adjustable because of:

  1. revolution of Earth about Sun.

  2. rotation of Earth about Sun.

  3. atmospheric profile of gases.

  4. density variation in atmosphere.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rotation of Earth about the Sun causes the position of Sun to change during the day. Hence, the mirror on the top of the solar cooker needs adjusting during the day to focus the rays in a small area.

A solar cooker works on:

  1. electrical energy

  2. magnetic energy

  3. solar energy

  4. chemical energy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar cooker is a device used to collect the solar energy in the form of heat.

Which of the following will improve the efficiency of a solar cooker? 

  1. Regularly orienting the solar cooker according to the Sun.

  2. Increasing the span of glass sheet on the top.

  3. Using black coated utensils.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To improve the efficiency of a solar cooker, the following steps need to be done:

1. The top mirror of the solar cooker focusses the solar energy onto a small area. Adjusting the mirror helps in continuous focussing of heat energy.
2. Increasing the span of glass sheet on the top allows trapping more energy in the solar cooker.
3. Black coated utensils increases the absorption of heat radiations and increases the efficiency.  

What is solar cooker?

  1. Device which uses energy of direct sunlight to cook food

  2. Device which uses energy of direct falling water to cook food

  3. Device which uses energy of direct wind to cook food

  4. Device which uses energy of direct thermal energy to cook food


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar cooker is a device that uses energy from the Sun directly to cook food or warm fluids.

How heat is generated in solar cooker to cook food?

  1. Light reflected from plane mirror concentrates solar energy inside solar cooker

  2. Light refracted from plane mirror concentrates solar energy inside solar cooker

  3. Light deflected from plane mirror concentrates solar energy inside solar cooker

  4. none


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Concave or plain mirror are used on the top cover of the cooker. Light get reflected from these mirrors, these mirrors concentrates the light onto a point or a region where the food is kept to be cooked.

What is fixed at the top of solar cooker?

  1. Plane mirror or concave mirror

  2. Convex mirror

  3. bifocal mirror

  4. Cylindrical mirror


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Concave or plain mirror is used in the solar cooker in order to concentrate the sunlight at one spot.

Which colour is the interior of solar cooker?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Purple

  4. Yellow


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Interior of the solar cooker is painted black inorder to absorb maximum of the Sun's light falling on the device.

Which is NOT an advantage of solar cooker?

  1. It has no moving parts.

  2. It requires a lot of maintenance.

  3. It can be used in remote areas.

  4. It does not cause any pollution.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar panel is a very useful device. Some of its major advantages are:

1. As it has no moving parts during operation, energy loss due to friction is absent.
2. It can be used in any region where there is sufficient sunlight.
3. It does not cause any pollution and produces no byproducts.

The disadvantage with solar cooker is that it requires a lot of maintenance. The mirrors and the glass need to be kept clean. The orientation of mirrors need to be changed at regular times in a day as sun changes its position.

A solar water heater cannot be used to get hot water on:

  1. a sunny day.

  2. a cloudy day.

  3. hot day.

  4. windy day.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar devices are dependent on the sunlight for the generation of electricity. For the solar device to work efficiently, sunlight with good intensity should be available. Sunlight is weak during cloudy and rainy days. 

Which of the following devices convert solar light to electricity?

  1. Wind mills

  2. Turbines

  3. Thermostat

  4. Solar Panels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar panels are used to convert light (from solar energy) into electricity.

Wind mills harness wind energy to generate electricity.
Turbines are used in dams, which help in utilizing the kinetic energy of water in rivers.
Thermostat is a device used for maintenance of constant temperature. It is not used for energy production.  

Which ones are uses of solar panels?

  1. used in satellites and mars probe

  2. used in traffic signals

  3. used in calculators and toys

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar panels can be used in calculators and battery operated toys, in satellites and Mars probes to provide them with energy to function in outer space by using the Sun's rays, can be used in traffic signals etc.

State whether the given statement is True or False :
Solar panels can produce electricity throughout the year. 
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar panels are dependent on the sunlight for the generation of electricity. For the solar panels to work efficiently, sunlight with good intensity should be available to fall on the panels. Sunlight is weak during cloudy and rainy days. Hence, solar panels cannot produce energy throughout the year.

What is estimation of solar constant?

  1. 1.4 kW per square meter

  2. 1.4 W per square meter

  3. 1.6 kW per square meter

  4. 1.4 kW per square centimeter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar constant is defined as the mean amount of the solar energy received by the Earth's atmosphere, per unit of the area, during the time when the Earth is at the mean distance from the Sun. Solar constant equals to 1388 watts per square meter.

Which of the following element is used in making solar cells?

  1. Gold

  2. Carbon

  3. Silicon

  4. Silver


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar cells are devices that converts Sun's radiation energy into electricity. Solar cells contains a semiconductor. Silicon is a good semiconductor that can be used for the production of solar cells.

A solar water heater cannot be used to get hot water on

  1. a sunny day

  2. a cloudy day

  3. a hot day

  4. a windy day


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A solar water heater cannot be used to get hot water on a cloudy day as there is no Sun which is necessary for the working of solar water heater.

In parabolic solar cooker, the container of cooking is placed at the :

  1. Centre of curvature of mirror

  2. Focal point of the mirror

  3. Can be placed anywhere

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In parabolic solar cooker, the container of cooking is placed at the focal point of mirror so that all rays that are falling on solar cooker can converge to one point and produce large amount of heat energy.

The solar device used in traffic signal light, works on which of  the following principle?

  1. Conservation of momentum

  2. Doppler effect

  3. Photovoltaic effect

  4. Electromagnetic induction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The device used in traffic signal lights is Solar traffic light. are signalling devices powered by solar panels positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings and other locations to control the flows of traffic. 


Most solar traffic lights use LED lamps inside. These lamps work on the principle of Photovoltaic effect to work.
Hence correct answer is option C.

State whether true or false :
Water flows in a solar water heater due to the pressure difference between two ends of copper tube.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water always flow due to pressure difference generated by heat in solar cooker.

True.

State whether true or false :
Solar water heater requires a huge maintenance cost.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  1. Clean the glass cover regularly .
    2.Prevent nay shade of the collector.
    3. Be economical with the use of water.
    4.Run the hot water slowly ; this will avoid the mixing of hot and cold water in the storage tank.
    5.Set the thermostat of the electrical backup as low as is comfortable.

    So this what you have to do to maintain your solar cooker as you can see it will require very less cost for maintenance.

State whether true or false :
In order to increase the area absorbing heat energy, coil shaped copper tube is used. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The box contains copper tubes  bent in the form of a coil (zig-zag shape). This is done to increase the surface area  for absorbing heat.

Which of the following metals is used as connecting wires that connect solar cells in a solar panel?

  1. Copper

  2. Iron

  3. Aluminium

  4. Silver


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silver is the metal which is used for connecting wires that connect solar cells in a solar panel, due to its large conductivity.

Which one of the following can be used as a box type solar cooker?

  1. A double walled cooker made of plastic and its inner wall is painted white.

  2. A double walled cooker made of copper and its inner wall is painted black.

  3. A double walled cooker made of plastic and its inner wall is painted black.

  4. A single walled cooker made of copper and its both sides are painted white.


Correct Option: B

Solar cell converts what type of energy into electricity?

  1. Heat

  2. Light

  3. Both Heat and Light

  4. Sound


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar cell use light energy from photons (basic unit of light energy) and convert it to electricity using semiconductor physics.

Food gets cooked faster in a pressure cooker because ___________________.

  1. Water starts boiling at a higher temperature due to high pressure

  2. Water boils only at 100 °C but the heat content is higher at high pressure

  3. Water boils only at 100 °C but the heat content is higher at low pressure

  4. Convection currents are set inside the cooker


Correct Option: A

A solar cell converts ________ (sound / light) energy to_______ (light /  electrical) energy. Fill the blanks. 

  1. Light, electrical

  2. Sound , light

  3. electrical, light

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

The efficiency of a solar cell is 20% and its surface area is $4  {cm}^{2}$. Find the electrical energy generated in one second, by 3000 cells, connected in a solar panel, if $640  J$ of solar energy is incident on one meter square area, in one second.

  1. 183.6 J

  2. 153.6 J

  3. 193.6 J

  4. 123.6 J


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The total surface area of solar cells on which solar energy is falling = area of each cell $\times$ number of cells $= 4 \times 3000 {cm}^{2} = 1.2  {m}^{2}$
The solar energy falling on 3000 cells 
${Q} _{1} = 1.2 \times 640  J = 768  J$
The energy converted into electric energy $= \displaystyle\frac{20}{100} \times 768 = 153.6  J$
The electric energy generated in one second is $153.6  J$

The temperature in a spherical reflector type solar cooker is raised to above $500 ^oC$ by :

  1. concentrating energy at one point by using a concave reflector

  2. proper insulation of the cooker

  3. concentrating energy at one point by using a convex reflector

  4. Both (A) and (B)


Correct Option: D

State whether true or false :
We can also prepare food on a cloudy day through solar cooker.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No On cloudy day solar cooker did not get sufficient amount of sunlight to produce heat energy for cooking.

State whether true or false :
We can adjust parabolic solar cooker in such a way so that the mirror moves with the sun in order to face the sun always. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If we did not adjust the parabolic mirror in solar cooker according the  movement of sun then all ray of sunlight cannot converge at one point .hence  with time we will get lesser amount of heat energy.

Increasing the surface area of a solar cell 

  1. increases the current and the power output.

  2. increases the voltage and the power output.

  3. decreases the current output but increases the power output.

  4. has no effect.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Output of solar cell occurs at a constant voltage. Using a group of solar cells in the solar panel increases the amount of current produced. Also, as area is increased more solar energy is captured and more electrical energy is produced.

State whether true or false :
Solar Energy doesn't cause any pollution.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Solar energy systems/power plants do not produce air pollution, water poullution, or greenhouse gases. ... However, some toxic materials and chemicals are used to make the photovoltaic (PV) cells that convert sunlight into electricity.

In order to absorb more heat, the outer surface of copper tube of solar water heater is coloured with :

  1. Red

  2. Yellow

  3. Black

  4. Green


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among all colour black is the best absorber for heat  so outer surface of copper tube is coloured with black.

Two identical immersion heaters are to be used to heat water, in a large container. Which one of the following arrangement would heat the water faster :
Give reasons for your answer.

  1. Connecting the heaters in series with the main supply,

  2. Connecting the heaters in parallel with the main supply,

  3. Connecting the heaters in series and parallel with the main supply,

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

In geothermal plants steam is raised by pumping water upto the layer of magma.                           .......................

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common way of capturing the energy from geothermal sources is to tap into naturally occurring 'hydrothermal convection' systems, where cooler water seeps into Earth's crust, is heated up, and then rises to the surface. Once this heated water is forced to the surface, it is a relatively simple matter to capture that steam and use it to drive electric generators. Geothermal power plants drill their own holes into the rock to more effectively capture the steam.
Hence, the statement is true.

A mercury drop of water has potential 'V' on its surface. $1000$ such drops combine to form a new drop. Find the potential on the surface of the new drop.

  1. V

  2. $10$V

  3. $100$V

  4. $1000$V


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potential of single smaller Hg drop of water =$\dfrac{Kq}{r}$=V-----(1)

and we know potential of n smaller Hg drop of water $=\dfrac{Knq}{R}$------(2)
Volume of 1000 small drops = volume of larger drop
$1000\dfrac{4}{3}\pi {r}^{3}=\dfrac{4}{3}\pi {R}^{3}$
Thus radius of bigger droplet $R=10r$
 Now putting the value of R in equation 2 we get
Potential of larger drop$=\dfrac{1000Kq}{10r}$=$100V$  

There will be an increase in potential energy of the system if work is done upon the system by

  1. any conservative or non-conservative forces

  2. a non-conservative force

  3. conservative force

  4. None of the these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since potential energy defined only for conservative force. It will increase for conservative force.

Potential energy of a body depends on its:

  1. motion

  2. colour

  3. mass

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We know that potential energy is the energy possesd by the virtue of its position.
So, $F = mgh $
Where, $ m = $ mass
So, From above equation we can deduce that potential energy depends on the mass of the substance.

Energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position at a height is :

  1. Kinetic energy

  2. Chemical energy

  3. Potential energy

  4. Magnetic energy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potential energy of a body is defined as energy possessed by a body by  virtue of its position at a height.
$ P.E = mgh$

The principle behind the working of an atom bomb is:

  1. Nuclear fussion

  2. Nuclear fission

  3. Radioactivity

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nuclear fission

 The atom bomb , also known as atomic bomb or fission bomb is an explosive device  that derives its destructive force from the fission of heavy elements. Typical fuel for the fission reaction within the bomb is either uranium or plutarium.

The energy released by the Hiroshima bomb was originally thought to be equivalent to the destructive power of approximately 

  1. 2000 tons of TNT

  2. 20000 tons of TNT

  3. 200000 tons of TNT

  4. 2000000 tons of TNT


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Blast yard of little bys is equivalent to 15 kilotons(15000 tons)  of TNT. 

 All conventional modern thermonuclear warheads are also called as 

  1. fission-fusion-fission

  2. Neutron bombs

  3. Cobalt bombs

  4. three stage bomb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fission-fusion-fission 

A typical thermo nuclear warhead may be constructed according to a three stage design featuring a fission, fusion and then again fission. 

 The World Nuclear Association considers used fuel management to be sustainable if it meets the following key criteria:

  1. It covers all the steps of used fuel management from the generation of used fuel up to and including final disposal in accordance with a well defined practical plan.

  2. It proves to be feasible with a sustainable impact level.

  3. It protects human health and the environment and has no greater impact on the health of future generations than is allowed today.

  4. It is able to demonstrate to a practicable extent that it is technically and economically viable.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

E

The world Nuclear Association considers used fuel management to be sustainable if it meets certain criteria. The criteria includes the covering of all the steps of the used fuel management upto the final disposal with high feasibility. It must protect human health and environment without creating any impact for future generation. 

Compared to the one used on Hiroshima, the Nagasaki bomb was rounder and fatter, so it was called "Fat Man." The fissile material was 

  1. plutonium 239

  2. plutonium 237

  3. uranium 235

  4. uranium 239


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plutonium 239

Fat man was an implosive type nuclear weapon with solid plutonium core. 

Which weapons among the following, though, would produce far less radioactive fallout than current designs, although they would release huge numbers of neutrons?

  1. Pure fission weapons

  2. Boosted fission weapons

  3. Pure fusion weapons

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C

A pure fusion weapon is a hypothetical hydrogen bomb design that does not need a fission primary explosive to ignite the fusion of deuterium and tritium, two heavy isotopes of hydrogen. Pure fusion weapons offer the possibility of generating very small nuclear yards and the advantage of reduced collateral damage stemming from fallout because these weapons would not create the highly radioactive byproduct associated with fission type weapons. These weapons would be lethal not only because of their explosive force, which could be large compared to bombs based on chemical explosives, but also because of the neutrons they generate. 

Which of the following is true regarding the working process of weapon?

  1. Energy is released when those neutrons split off from the nucleus

  2. splitting the nuclei in the same way, releasing more energy and more neutrons.

  3. The splitting of atomic nuclei releases enormous energy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

A, B and C

Energy is released when those neutrons split off from the nucleus splitting nuclei in the same way, releasing more energy and more neutrons. The splitting of atomic nuclei releases enormous energy.

Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of

  1. uncontrolled fusion reaction

  2. controlled fusion reaction

  3. uncontrolled fission reaction

  4. controlled fission reaction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uncontrolled fusion reaction 

Uncontrolled fusion reaction is the principle underlying hydrogen bomb. Basically in this process, lighter atoms will fuse or combine to form heavier elements. 

In an atomic explosion, a temperature of about 10 million degrees is developed at the moment of explosion. The wavelengths of light corning from the hot region of the atomic explosion lie in the

  1. Ultraviolet region

  2. Visible region

  3. Infrared region

  4. X-ray region


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

lnfrared radiation, often abbreviated as IR, the large band of infrared wavelengths extends from the far-red portion of the visible light spectrum (around 700 - 780 nanometers) to about one millimeter in wavelength. This type of radiation is associated with the thermal region where visible light is not necessarily detectable or even present. As high temperature is developed at the moment of atomic explosion the wavelength of the light coming from that region lie in the infrared region.

Atom bomb consists of pieces of $^{92}U _{235}$ and a source of

  1. Proton

  2. Neutron

  3. Meson

  4. Electron


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An atomic bomb consists of two pieces of $ _{ 92 }{ U }^{ 235 }$ (or $ _{ 94 }{ Pu }^{ 219 }$) (plutonium) each smaller than the critical size and a source of neutrons

Neutron ratio(r) (availability for fusion) of an atomic reactor and atom bomb are

  1. r > 1 in atomic reactor and r < 1 in bomb

  2. r= 1 in atomic reactor and r > 1 in bomb

  3. r > 1 in both atomic reactor and bomb

  4. r < 1 in both atomic reactor and bomb.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reactor with conversion ratio greater than 1 is called a breeder reactor. This is the reactor that produces more fuel than it consumes. In atomic reactor Neutron ratio is greater than 1. 


A neutron bomb, officially defined as a type of enhanced radiation weapon, is a low yield thermonuclear weapon designed to maximize lethal neutron radiation in the immediate vicinity of the blast while minimizing the physical power of the blast itself. In bomb neutron ratio is less than 1.

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