In a nuclear reactor:

moderator is used to slow down the neutrons

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control rods are used to slow down the neutrons

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coolant is used to slow down the neutrons

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moderator is used to control the number of neutrons

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moderator is used to slow down the neutrons

Fission of U²³⁵ occurs with slow neutrons and the moderator slows down the neutrons.

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