Physics · May / June 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 38
What is the purpose of moderators in nuclear reactors?
- Ato absorb all the neutrons in order to stop the chain reaction
- Bto produce more neutrons in order to create a chain reaction
- Cto remove thermal energy in order to control the chain reaction
- Dto slow down neutrons in order to continue the chain reaction
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Correct answer: D. to slow down neutrons in order to continue the chain reaction
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