The moderator used in a nuclear reactor serves to MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The moderator used in a nuclear reactor serves to
A. Generate neutrons
B. Slow down neutrons
C. Cool the reactor
D. Absorb neutrons
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Moderator slows fast neutrons to thermal energies.

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Question #1
The dimensional formula of Planck's constant is identical to that of:
A. Angular momentum
B. Force
C. Linear momentum
D. Torque

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Planck's constant (h) has dimensions [ML²T⁻¹]. Angular momentum (L = mvr) has dimensions [M][LT⁻¹][L] = [ML²T⁻¹], matching exactly. Linear momentum is [MLT⁻¹], force is [MLT⁻²], and torque is [ML²T⁻²]. This dimensional equivalence is fundamental in quantum mechanics, linking wave-particle duality. Memory tip: Both represent 'action' quantities with identical dimensional structure. This concept frequently appears in competitive exams testing dimensional analysis skills.

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Question #2
An echo is heard from a cliff after 3 s. If speed of sound is 340 m/s, distance of cliff is
A. 1020 m
B. 340 m
C. 170 m
D. 510 m

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
d = v × t / 2 = 340 × 3 / 2 = 510 m.

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Question #3
The escape velocity for a projectile on the Earth's surface is 11.2 km/s. If a body is projected at twice this velocity, what happens?
A. It orbits the Earth indefinitely.
B. It escapes Earth's gravity and retains a finite positive velocity in interstellar space.
C. It escapes Earth's gravity but eventually comes to rest in deep space.
D. It returns to Earth after a long time.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Escape velocity (Ve) is the minimum velocity needed to overcome Earth's gravitational pull so that final velocity at infinity is zero. If launched with velocity v > Ve, the body will escape and, due to conservation of energy, retain a residual speed (v_infinity) at an infinite distance, calculated by v_infinity = √(v² - Ve²). Here, v = 2Ve, so it retains speed.

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