What Characteristic Is Preferred in the Elements Contained in Moderator

question 8

Multiple Choice

What characteristic is preferred in the elements contained in moderator materials when used in a nuclear fission reactor?

• A) low atomic mass
• B) metallic
• C) non-metallic
• D) high atomic mass

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