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In a nuclear reactor the function of the Moderator is to decrease
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsKCETKCET 2017
Options:
  • A number of neutrons
  • B speed of neutrons
  • C escape of neutrons
  • D temperature of the reactor
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The correct answer is: speed of neutrons
In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decrease the speed of neutrons turning them into thermal
neutrons, so that they are capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction.

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