Nuclear Physics

To meet its rapidly growing energy demand some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium? 1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium. 2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium. 3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Which of the following element is not included as a nuclear fuel—

Identify the mineral not associated with atomic power—

Which of the following is not a fuel element?

Which one of the following can not be used as a nuclear fuel?

Which is not used as Atomic fuel?

The principle of atomic bomb is based on—

Which of the following is used in the preparation of Nuclear bombs?

The working principle of atom bomb is nuclear fission of uranium and the working principle of hydrogen bomb is—