Q. Heavy water is used in atomic reactor as
A) Moderator
B) Coolant
C) Both moderator and coolant
D) Neither coolant nor moderator
Explanation
(c)
Heavy water is used as a moderator to slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons and as well as a coolant
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.