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Fast neutrons can easily be slowed down ...

Fast neutrons can easily be slowed down by

A

the use of lead shielding

B

passing them through water

C

elastic collisions with heavy nuclei

D

applying a strong electric field

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The correct Answer is:
b
Fast neutrons can be easily slowed by passing them through water which contains a large number of protons of comparable masses .
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