Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. The function of the moderator is to
A. absorb neutrons and stop chain reaction
B. To cool the reactor
C. To slow down the neutrons to thermal energies.
D. To control the energy released.
Answer:C
Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. The function of the moderator is to
A. absorb neutrons and stop chain reaction B. To cool the reactor C. To slow down the neutrons to thermal energies. D. To control the energy released.