The Purpose of the Moderator in a Reactor Is to

question 40

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the moderator in a reactor is to

• A) slow neutrons down so that they will be more likely to initiate fission reactions.
• B) provide cooling for the control rods.
• C) reduce the number of neutrons available for the chain reaction.
• D) separate the nuclear fuel from the spent products of fission.

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