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Mechanical Engineering · Q99

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 99

Q99

In the breeder reactors the generation of new fissionable atom is

A.
At the lower rate than the consumption
B.
At a higher rate than the consumption
Answer
C.
At an equal rate of the consumption
D.
Depends on other considerations

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the breeder reactors the generation of new fissionable atom is at a higher rate than the consumption
It converts this isotope into fissionable uranium-233, which is capable of creating a chain reaction.