In a nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as
A. Fuel
B. Moderator
C. Control rod
D. Coolant
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Heavy water (D₂O) slows neutrons, good moderator.

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In the photoelectric effect, increasing the intensity of the incident light (while keeping frequency constant) will cause:
A. An increase in the number of emitted photoelectrons per second.
B. An increase in the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.
C. A change in the threshold frequency of the metal surface.
D. A decrease in the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, the kinetic energy of emitted electrons depends exclusively on the frequency of the incident light and the metal's work function. Intensity represents the number of photons striking the surface per second. More photons mean more collisions with electrons, leading strictly to an increase in the number of emitted photoelectrons (photoelectric current), not their energy.

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Land breeze blows at night because
A. Sea cools faster than land
B. Earth rotation
C. Land is hot
D. Land cools faster than sea

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
At night land cools quickly, high pressure over land, low over sea, wind from land to sea. Sea breeze opposite.

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A piece of ice is floating in a glass of water. When ice melts, water level
A. Remains same
B. First falls then rises
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D. Falls

Correct Answer: Option A


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Ice displaces water equal to its weight; when melted, occupies exactly that volume. Level unchanged.

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