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  1. A moderator

  2. A.

     Absorbs neutrons

    B.

     Does not absorb neutrons

    C.

     Accelerates neutrons

    D.

     None of these

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    The moderator, which is of importance in thermal reactors, is used to moderate, that is, to slow down, neutrons from fission to thermal energies.
    Commonly used moderators include regular water , solid graphite and heavy water


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