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In atomic reactor heavy water is used as
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Moderator
b
Neutron absorber
c
Neutron accelerator
d
For initiating the reaction
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Correct option is A
In Nuclear reactors heavy water is used as moderator. The neutrons are slowed down by pairing through heavy water which acts as a moderator. To bring the fission of uranium atoms, neutrons with slow speed are required.Similar Questions
The unusual properties of water in the condensed phase (liquid and solid) are due to:
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