Q. Heavy water is used in a nuclear reactor to
A) Absorb the neutrons
B) Slow down the neutrons
C) Act as coolant
D) None of the above
Explanation
(b) Heavy water is used in certain type of nuclear where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they can react with uranium in the reactor.
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.