In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decrease

Question

In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decrease (A) Number of neutrons (B) Speed of neutrons (C) Escape of neutrons (D) Temperature of the reactor

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A moderator is used to slow down the high energy neutrons neutrons.
These neutrons have energy upto

0.025 e V,

Emitted in the chain reaction of

U^{235}

Fission.
Generally, graphite is used as moderator in nuclear power plants.

Q. In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decrease

Number of neutrons

Speed of neutrons

Escape of neutrons

Temperature of the reactor

A moderator is used to slow down the high energy neutrons neutrons. These neutrons have energy upto 0.025eV, Emitted in the chain reaction of U235 Fission. Generally, graphite is used as moderator in nuclear power plants.

A moderator is used to slow down the high energy neutrons neutrons.
These neutrons have energy upto $0.025 e V,$ Emitted in the chain reaction of $U^{235}$ Fission.
Generally, graphite is used as moderator in nuclear power plants.