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

Question

Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors? (A) Hard water (B) Heavy water (C) Non-ionised water (D) Mineral water

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor since it slows down the fast moving neutrons and thus, helps in controlling the nuclear reactions.

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

Hard water

Heavy water

Non-ionised water

Mineral water

Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor since it slows down the fast moving neutrons and thus, helps in controlling the nuclear reactions.