CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
Question

In nuclear reactor, graphite is used as ___________.

A
Fuel
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Coolant
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Moderator
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Electrode
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Moderator
In nuclear engineering, a neutron moderator is a medium that reduces the speed of fast neutrons, thereby turning them into thermal neutrons capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction involving U-235 or a fissile nuclide. Graphite is used as moderator in nuclear reactor.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
mid-banner-image
mid-banner-image
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Controlled Nuclear Reaction
PHYSICS
Watch in App