The Main Purpose of a Moderator in a Nuclear Reactor

question 61

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is to

• A)absorb the neutrons and thereby decrease the reaction rate.
• B)absorb the neutrons and thereby increase the reaction rate.
• C)slow the neutrons and thereby decrease the reaction rate.
• D)slow the neutrons and thereby increase the reaction rate.
• E)cool the reactor chamber.

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