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In a nuclear reactor, heavy water is used to a)Increase the speed of neutorns b)Decreases the speed of neutrons c)Transfer the heat from the reactor d)None of above

A

transfer the that from the reactor

B

provide high speed neutrons for the fission reactor

C

reduce the speed of moving neutrons

D

increase the speed of neutrons

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A, C
In a nuclear reactor, heavy reactor, heavy water no only shows down the fast moving neutrons but also transfers the heat from the reactor.
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