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Discussion Forum : General Science - Nuclear Science (Q.No. 1)
1.
Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?
Thorium
Graphite
Radium
Ordinary water
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Gauri shintre said:   1 decade ago
Graphite is commonly as moderator as they slow down the speed of neutrons produced during fission.

PAVan said:   1 decade ago
Even ordianry water is used as moderator in some nuclear fission reactors.

Aparna said:   1 decade ago
Graphite is able to withstand at high temperatures without losing its properties so graphite is used.

Sushmitha said:   1 decade ago
Graphite is most commonly used in nuclear reactor because it can withstand very high temperatures and slow downs the moving electrons.

Deepak said:   1 decade ago
Graphite is used because is cheaper supplement as compared to other options and more withstanding capacity is available.

Sumanth said:   1 decade ago
What is the property of graphite that reduce the speed of neutrons ?

Rajendra kushawaha said:   1 decade ago
Heavy water and graphite are used in nuclear reactor for moderator in nuclear fission.

Shyam said:   1 decade ago
Graphite is used as moderator since it moderate the speed of neutron. But BARC, uses water as moderator.

Anokh said:   1 decade ago
Because it used in nuclear fusion.

Aman said:   1 decade ago
In nuclear reactor heavy water and carbon rod is used. In this point of view graphite is a pure form of carbon. So answer is (B).


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