AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    In nuclear reactors the moderator is :

    A) \[{{D}_{2}}O\]                  

    B) \[{{H}_{2}}O\]

    C) \[{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}\]                   

    D) \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Moderator is a substance which slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons produced during fission reaction in a nuclear reactor, so that the neutrons are easily captured by the fuel. Graphite and heavy water \[({{D}_{2}}O)\] are generally used as moderator.


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