The most commonly used nuclear fuel in boiling water reactor is___________________?
Correct answer: C. Enriched uranium
- A. Plutonium
- B. Natural uranium
- C. Enriched uranium
- D. Monazite sand
Explanation
Boiling water reactors generally use enriched uranium fuel, commonly uranium dioxide, so enough U-235 is present to sustain the chain reaction with ordinary water as moderator. Natural uranium is associated more commonly with heavy-water or graphite-moderated reactors.
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