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What is the main difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
In nuclear fusion, light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, while in nuclear fission, heavy atomic nuclei split into smaller ones.
What is the key fusion reaction involving hydrogen isotopes studied for energy production?
Deuterium and tritium
Why are extremely high temperatures needed in nuclear fusion experiments?
To overcome the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged atomic nuclei
What is formed as a result of the fusion of deuterium and tritium?
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What is the state of matter called when deuterium and tritium isotopes are heated to extremely high temperatures?
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What is one of the challenges in achieving practical nuclear fusion?
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What is the primary function of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
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What is the main component of a Nuclear Power Plant?
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Why must a heat exchanger in a nuclear power plant's steam generator be leak-proof?
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Which reactor type can produce only saturated steam?
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What is a disadvantage specific to a Boiling Water Reactor compared to a Pressurized Water Reactor?
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What is the role of the secondary side of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
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Which component of the primary circuit is responsible for keeping the water at high pressure in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
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How does a steam generator contribute to maintaining safety in a nuclear power plant operation?
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What is the advantage of using water as a coolant, moderator, and reflector in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
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Which factor makes sodium a suitable coolant for nuclear reactors according to the text?
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Why does a Boiling Water Reactor eliminate the heat exchanger circuit present in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
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In a Pressurized Water Reactor, what acts as both a coolant and moderator?
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What is the main difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
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Why are fusion reactions in stars and the sun called thermonuclear reactions?
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What is the role of neutron bombardment in initiating nuclear fission?
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Which type of reaction is essential for the functioning of nuclear power plants?
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What is the significance of the energy released during nuclear fusion?
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How do artificially-accelerated particle reactions differ from sustaining fusion reactions?
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What type of reaction is characteristic of stars like the sun?
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Which process occurs in an atomic bomb?
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What role does an intermediate heat-transfer loop play in a nuclear-fueled power-producing system?
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How do hydrogen bombs differ from atomic bombs in terms of their underlying principle?
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What is the primary function of heavy water in a CANDU reactor?
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What is the key advantage of a BWR over a PWR in terms of steam temperature?
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Why does a BWR reactor not require a thicker vessel despite the lower pressure inside?
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What differentiates a CANDU reactor from light-water reactors (LWRs) in terms of moderator and coolant?
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Which type of reactor uses sodium as a coolant and graphite as a moderator?
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What is the disadvantage of a BWR related to fuel burnout compared to a PWR?
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Why is the natural uranium used as fuel in CANDU reactors considered economical for some countries?
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What role does the heavy water play in the CANDU reactor regarding neutrons?
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What is the primary function of liquid sodium in a sodium-graphite reactor?
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Why does a liquid metal-cooled reactor require shielding around the primary loop?
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