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In a nuclear reactor, the moderator used is
A
uranium - 234
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uranium-238
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cadmium
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D
heavy water
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The correct option is
D
heavy water
A moderator in a nuclear reactor is used to slow down the neutrons.
Heavy water is considered as best moderator because it does not absorb a lot of neutrons and also slows down neutrons efficiently.
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