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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 13

Q13

The commonly used material for shielding is

A.
Lead or concrete
Answer
B.
Lead and tin
C.
Graphite or cadmium
D.
Thick galvanized sheets

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
When the reactor is in operation, a large amount of radioactivity is generated.
The materials used to build this shield are concrete, water and lead.
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