Which Component of a Nuclear Reactor Slows the Speed of the Neutron

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which component of a nuclear reactor slows the speed of the neutron?

• A) shield
• B) heat-transfer fluid
• C) moderator
• D) uranium fuel

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