_______ is used in nuclear reactors to slow down their speed and release nuclear energy.

Heavy water

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Soft water

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Hard water

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Distilled water

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Solution

The correct option is B Heavy water
Heavy water (deuterium oxide $D_{2} O$ ) is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors to slow down their speed and release nuclear energy.

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