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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Telangana & AP CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

In a nuclear reactor, the main purpose of the moderator is to

A
initiate that fission process by giving away its neutron
B
slow down the fast neutrons
C
cool down the excess of heat generated in the reactor
D
absorb excess of neutrons and control the reaction rate

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B

Moderators are used to slow down the neutrons produced by fission reaction, to sustain control chain reaction.

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