Physics
Grade-10
Easy
Question
Identify the moderator used in a neutron moderator.
- Water
- Solid graphite
- Heavy water
- All of the above
Hint:
Water and solid graphite are some moderators used in nuclear reactors.
The correct answer is: All of the above
- The moderators are used to slow down the fast neutrons formed from fission.
- Water is a widely used moderator that can be used as a cooler too.
- Solid graphite and heavy water are some other moderators used in nuclear reactors.
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