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Which of the following is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor?(a) Cadmium(b) Plutonium(c) Uranium(d) Heavy waterThis question was addressed to me in my homework.My enquiry is from Nuclear Energy in portion Nucleus of Physics – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (d) Heavy water

Explanation: Heavy water is used as a moderator in a NUCLEAR reactor. It slows down NEUTRONS and also has a low probability of absorption of neutrons. The other options are not VALID.



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