Question

Name any two essential parts of a nuclear reactor. State the function of any one of them.

Answer 1

Components of a nuclear reactor:

1. Fuel
2. Moderator
3. Control rods or blades
4. Coolant
5. Pressure vessels or pressure tubes
6. Steam generator
7. Containment

Functions:

1. The core: It contains all the fuel and generates the heat required for energy production.

2. The coolant: It passes through the core, absorbing the heat and transferring it into turbines.