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Why is heavy water used as moderator in a nuclear reactor?

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a

To cool the reactor faster.

b

To slow down the neutron's thermal energies. More over heavy water absorbs less neutrons.

c

To control the energy released in the reactor

d

To absorb neutrons and stop chain reaction. 

answer is D.

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To slow down the neutron's thermal energies.

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