In the case of nuclear energy, the objective of the enrichment process is
ASeparation of uranium from its ores
BIncreasing the concentration of fissile U-235 ✓ Correct
CIncreasing the concentration of U-238
DEnhancing the quantity of moderator
Correct answer: (B) Increasing the concentration of fissile U-235
Explanation
Enrichment aims to raise the concentration of the fissile isotope uranium 235.
Separating uranium from its ores is milling and refining, a step done before enrichment.
Raising the share of U-238 would work against making usable reactor fuel.
Adding more moderator is a reactor design matter, not part of enrichment.
Natural uranium has too little U-235 to sustain a chain reaction in most reactors.
Gas centrifuges and gaseous diffusion are the common methods used for enrichment.
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