In the reactor of a nuclear power plant, name the material which is used :
(a) as a moderator (b) to absorb radiations (c) in the fuel rods
(d) in the control rods (e) to carrry away heat

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(a) graphite
(b) Thick Concrete
(c) Uranium-235
(d) Boron
(e) Liquid Sodium

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In the reactor of a nuclear power plant, name the material which is used : (a) as a moderator (b) to absorb radiations (c) in the fuel rods (d) in the control rods (e) to carrry away heat

(a) graphite (b) Thick Concrete (c) Uranium-235 (d) Boron (e) Liquid Sodium

In the reactor of a nuclear power plant, name the material which is used :
(a) as a moderator (b) to absorb radiations (c) in the fuel rods
(d) in the control rods (e) to carrry away heat

(a) graphite
(b) Thick Concrete
(c) Uranium-235
(d) Boron
(e) Liquid Sodium