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Name the moderator used in the nuclear reactor?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Plutonium
  2. Thorium
  3. Graphite
  4. Berilium

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Graphite

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Graphite šŸ“š Explanation: In a nuclear reactor, a 'moderator' is a material used to slow down fast-moving neutrons so they can effectively trigger further nuclear fission. 'Graphite' is commonly used for this purpose because it is efficient at slowing neutrons without absorbing too many of them. Heavy water is another frequently used moderator.