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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?
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Priya said:
10 years ago
Graphite is used because it slows down the speed of neutrons so that the nuclear reaction can occur in a controlled manner.
Srinivas said:
1 decade ago
Is D20 is used as moderator in nuclear reactor?
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).
Anokh said:
1 decade ago
Because it used in nuclear fusion.
Shyam said:
1 decade ago
Graphite is used as moderator since it moderate the speed of neutron. But BARC, uses water as moderator.
Rajendra kushawaha said:
1 decade ago
Heavy water and graphite are used in nuclear reactor for moderator in nuclear fission.
Sumanth said:
1 decade ago
What is the property of graphite that reduce the speed of neutrons ?
Deepak said:
1 decade ago
Graphite is used because is cheaper supplement as compared to other options and more withstanding capacity is available.
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.
Aparna said:
1 decade ago
Graphite is able to withstand at high temperatures without losing its properties so graphite is used.
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