(a) What is a nuclear reactor ? What is the fuel used in a nuclear reactor ?
(b) With the help of a labelled diagram, describe the working of a nuclear power plant.
(c ) How is the working nuclear reactor of a power plant shut down in an emergency ?
(d) Name five places in India where nuclear power plants are located.

Answer

(c ) The control rods of boron are fully inserted in the reactor. They absorb all the neutrons, shutting down the reactor