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In a nuclear reactor the function of the Moderator is to decrease
- A number of neutrons
- B speed of neutrons
- C escape of neutrons
- D temperature of the reactor
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(B) speed of neutrons
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In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decrease the speed of neutrons turning them into thermal
neutrons, so that they are capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction.
neutrons, so that they are capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction.
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