Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

Question

Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor? (A) Heavy water (B) Uranium (C) Plutonium (D) Cadmium

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Moderator is used to slow down the neutrons in nuclear reaction. For this purpose graphite and heavy water is used. But heavy water is the best moderator.

Q. Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

Heavy water

Uranium

Plutonium

Cadmium

Moderator is used to slow down the neutrons in nuclear reaction. For this purpose graphite and heavy water is used. But heavy water is the best moderator.