The Binding energy per nucleon of \(^{7}_{3}\mathrm{Li}\) and \(^{4}_{2}\mathrm{He}\) nucleon are \(5.60~\text{MeV}\) and \(7.06~\text{MeV}\), respectively. In the nuclear reaction \(^{7}_{3}\mathrm{Li} + ^{1}_{1}\mathrm{H} \rightarrow ^{4}_{2}\mathrm{He} + ^{4}_{2}\mathrm{He} +Q\), the value of energy \(Q\) released is:
1. \(19.6~\text{MeV}\)
2. \(-2.4~\text{MeV}\)
3. \(8.4~\text{MeV}\)
4. \(17.3~\text{MeV}\)
The number of beta particles emitted by a radioactive substance is twice the number of alpha particles emitted by it. The resulting daughter is an:
1. Isobar of a parent.
2. Isomer of a parent.
3. Isotone of a parent.
4. Isotope of a parent.
1. | \(1.5\times 10^{17}\) | 2. | \(3\times 10^{19}\) |
3. | \(1.5\times 10^{25}\) | 4. | \(3\times 10^{25}\) |
Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors?
1. Plutonium
2. Cadmium
3. Heavy water
4. Uranium