Fission and Fusion NEET Questions

Fission and Fusion MCQ Questions

13.
Which condition is necessary for nuclear fusion to occur?
A.
High pressure
B.
High temperature
C.
High neutron flux
D.
Both A and B
ANSWER :
D. Both A and B
14.
Which reaction is responsible for energy production in the Sun?

NEET - 2018

A.
Nuclear fission
B.
Chemical reaction
C.
Nuclear fusion
D.
Radioactive decay
ANSWER :
C. Nuclear fusion
15.
In a nuclear fission reaction, the number of neutrons released per event is approximately:
A.
1
B.
2--3
C.
10
D.
100
ANSWER :
B. 2--3
16.
Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear fusion over fission?
A.
Less radioactive waste
B.
Requires lower temperature
C.
More fuel availability
D.
Both A and C
ANSWER :
D. Both A and C
17.
In nuclear fusion, two lighter nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus. This process:

NEET - 2019

A.
Releases energy
B.
Absorbs energy
C.
Does not affect energy
D.
Converts mass into electrons
ANSWER :
A. Releases energy
18.
The main fuel used in hydrogen bombs is:
A.
Uranium-235
B.
Plutonium-239
C.
Deuterium and Tritium
D.
Thorium-232
ANSWER :
C. Deuterium and Tritium