Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Nuclear fission is the process of combining two or more atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
2.A nuclear reactor produces power without any dependence on weather and other conditions.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Nuclear fission is the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller nuclei to release a large amount of energy.
Statement 2 is correct. A nuclear reactor produces power without any dependence on weather and other conditions. It generates electricity by using the heat produced during nuclear fission to boil water and produce pressurized steam, which then drives turbines to generate electricity. This makes nuclear power a reliable source of energy, as it is not affected by factors such as weather variations.
Source: Forum IAS
