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Neutrons produced in fission can be slowed down even by using ordinary water. Then, why is heavy water used for this purpose?

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A material which is rich in hydrogen serves as a better moderator.
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  • Heavy water is used as a

    A
    fuel in engines
    B
    semiconductor
    C
    moderator in nuclear reactors
    D
    insulator in steam engines.

  • Fast neutrons can easily be slowed down by

    A
    the use of shielding
    B
    passing then through water
    C
    elastic collisions with heary ouclet
    D
    applying a strong electric field

  • In a nuclear reactor, heavy water is used

    A
    to provide high speed neutrons
    B
    to increase the speed of neutrons
    C
    to capture neutrons produced by nuclear fission
    D
    to transfer the heat from the nuclear reactor

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