by abhishek | Aug 31, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
In India the first nuclear power plant called “Tarapur atomic power station” was established in Maharashtra in 1969. The important nuclear power plants in India are: Tarapur nuclear power plant at Tarapur in Maharashtra. Rajasthan nuclear power plant at Rana Pratap...
by abhishek | Aug 31, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
The nuclear power plant is a device in which controlled fission reaction of U-235 is done to produce electricity. Nuclear reactor consists of nuclear fuel, coolant, moderator and controlling roads. Construction of Nuclear Power PlantA nuclear reactor consists of...
by abhishek | Aug 31, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
The process of nuclear fission can be understood on the basis of liquid drop model proposed by Yakov Frenkel, Neils Bohr and John Wheeler. In this model, nucleus of U-235 is treated as a positively charged, non-compressible drop of a liquid which is enclosed by a thin...
by abhishek | Aug 31, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
If the nuclear reaction is made to take place in a controlled manner, then the energy released during this reaction can be used for peaceful purposes. A nuclear reaction can be controlled by using rods of cadmium and boron. We know that when a slow moving neutron...
by abhishek | Aug 31, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
We have already discussed that when a slow moving neutron hits a nucleus of U-235, three neutrons are produced. These three neutrons can strike with three more nuclei of U-235 to produce 9 neutrons, which in turn can bring about fission of nine nuclei of U-235 to...
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