Multiple choice

What is the main duty of moderator in a reactor?

  1. To slow down neutrons

  2. To accelerate neutrons

  3. To neutralize the ions

  4. To make the reaction fast
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Explanation

The moderator's primary function is to slow down fast neutrons produced by fission to thermal speeds, making them more likely to cause subsequent fission events.

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