In a nuclear reactor, the fast moving neutrons are slowed down by passing them through:

Question

In a nuclear reactor, the fast moving neutrons are slowed down by passing them through: (A) kerosene (B) heavy water (C) vacuum (D) oil

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As heavy water is rich in protons. When fast moving neutrons have head-on collision with the protons of heavy water, they lose their energy and get slow down.

Q. In a nuclear reactor, the fast moving neutrons are slowed down by passing them through:

kerosene

heavy water

vacuum

oil

As heavy water is rich in protons. When fast moving neutrons have head-on collision with the protons of heavy water, they lose their energy and get slow down.