The substance used as a moderator in the reactor of a nuclear power plant is:

boron

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iron

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graphite

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mercury

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Solution

The correct option is C graphite
A substance that is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down the neutrons is a moderator. Examples of moderators used are water, beryllium, graphite, heavy water etc.

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