MCQ
What is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor
- AWater
- ✓Graphite
- CCadmium
- DSteel
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
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(b) A substance that is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down the neutrons is a moderator. Examples of moderators used are water, beryllium, graphite, heavy water etc.
(b) A substance that is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down the neutrons is a moderator. Examples of moderators used are water, beryllium, graphite, heavy water etc.
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