Question

A nuclear reactor is a source of electricity. Which of the following is converted into electricity, by the reactor?

$\left(i\right)$ heat produced during the fission reaction

$\left(ii\right)$ kinetic energy of the neutrons

$\left(iii\right)$ the energy of $\gamma -$radiations emitted

• A. Only $\left(ii\right)$
• B. Only $\left(i\right)$
• C. Both $\left(i\right)$ and $\left(ii\right)$
• D. Both $\left(ii\right)$ and $\left(iii\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only $\left(i\right)$

The heat produced during the fission reaction is converted into electrical energy.

The kinetic energy of the neutrons cannot be converted into any other useful form of energy.

The harmful nature of $\gamma -$radiations makes it difficult to carry out any energy conversion using them.

Hence, $\left(B\right)$ is the correct answer.