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Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor because
- A It controls the energy released in the reactor
- B It absorbs neutrons and stops chain reaction
- C It cools the reactor faster
- D It slows down the fast moving neutrons
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(D) It slows down the fast moving neutrons
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Use of heavy water in a nuclear reactor \(t_0\) reduce the speed of fast moving neutrons.
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