SATHEE: Nuclei Ques 49

Nuclei Ques 49

49. Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. The function of the moderator is[1994]

(a) to control energy released in the reactor

(b) to absorb neutrons and stop chain reaction

(c) to cool the reactor

(d) to slow down the neutrons to thermal energies.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 49.(d)

Solution:

(d) Moderator slows down the neutrons to thermal energies.

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Nuclei Ques 49

49. Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. The function of the moderator is[1994]

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