Mechanical Engineering · Q38

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 38

Q38

A fast breeder reactor uses

A.

90% U₂₃₅

Answer

B.

U₂₃₈

C.

U₂₃₅

D.

Pu₂₃₉

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Breeder reactors are possible because of the proportion of uranium isotopes that exist in nature
A fast breeder reactor uses 90% U₂₃₅.

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