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Nuclear Fission, Fusion and Nuclear Reactor PYQs: JEE Mains Physics

8 STD 12 - Nuclei questions on Nuclear Fission, Fusion and Nuclear Reactor, asked from 2013–2026.

8questions
135in STD 12 - Nuclei
2013–2026years
Difficulty mix
Easy 13% Medium 38% Hard 50%

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  1. 1. The average energy released per fission for the nucleus of \({ }_{92}^{235} U\) is 190 MeV . When all the atoms of 47 g pure \({ }_{92}^{235} U\) undergo fission process, the energy released is \(\alpha \times 10^{23} MeV\). The value of \(\alpha\) is ___________.
    (Avogadro Number \(=6 \times 10^{23}\) per mole)
    2026 Easy
  2. 2. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.
    LIST-ILIST-II
    (A) \(_0^1n + _{92}^{235}U \rightarrow _{54}^{140}Xe + _{38}^{94}Sr + 2_0^1n\)(I) Chemical reaction
    (B) \(2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O\)(II) Fusion with +ve Q value
    (C) \(_1^2H + _1^2H \rightarrow _2^3He + _0^1n\)(III) Fission
    (D) \(_1^1H + _1^3H \rightarrow _1^2H + _1^2H\)(IV) Fusion with -ve Q value

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
    2025 Medium
  3. 3. A nucleus at rest disintegrates into two smaller nuclei with their masses in the ratio of \(2: 1\). After disintegration they will move :- 2024 Hard
  4. 4. In a hypothetical fission reaction \({ }_{92} \mathrm{X}^{236} \rightarrow{ }_{56} \mathrm{Y}^{141}+{ }_{36} \mathrm{Z}^{92}+3 \mathrm{R}\) The identity of emitted particles \((R)\) is _______. 2024 Hard
  5. 5. The energy released in the fusion of \(2 \mathrm{~kg}\) of hydrogen deep in the sun is \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{H}}\) and the energy released in the fission of \(2 \mathrm{~kg}\) of \({ }^{235} \mathrm{U}\) is \(E_U\). The ratio \(\frac{E_H}{E_U}\) is approximately _______. (Consider the fusion reaction as \(4{ }_1^1 \mathrm{H}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow{ }_2^4 \mathrm{He}+2 \mathrm{v}+6 \gamma+26.7 \mathrm{MeV}\), energy released in the fission reaction of \({ }^{235} \mathrm{U}\) is \(200 \mathrm{MeV}\) per fission nucleus and \(\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}}=6.023 \times 10^{23}\) ) 2024 Hard
  6. 6. Which of the following nuclear fragments corresponding to nuclear fission between neutron \(\left({ }_0^1 \mathrm{n}\right)\) and uranium isotope \(\left({ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}\right)\) is correct: 2024 Hard
  7. 7. Imagine that a reactor converts all given mass into energy and that it operates at a power level of \(10^9\, watt\). The mass of the fuel consumed per hour in the reactor will be : (velocity of light, \(c\) is \(3\times10^8\, m/s\)) 2017 Medium
  8. 8. When Uranium is bombarded with neutrons, it undergoes fission. The fission reaction can be written as  \({}_{92}{U^{235}} + {}_0{n^1} \to {}_{56}B{a^{141}} + {}_{36}K{r^{92}} + 3x + Q{\rm{( energy)}}\) where three particles named \(x\) are produced and energy \(Q\) is released. What is the name of the particle \(x\) ? 2013 Medium

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How many Nuclear Fission, Fusion and Nuclear Reactor questions came in JEE Mains?

8 questions from 2013–2026, each with the correct answer and a full solution.

How difficult are Nuclear Fission, Fusion and Nuclear Reactor questions?

13% are easy, 38% medium and 50% hard.