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Assertion : Moderator is used to slow down the high energy neutrons to provide slow neutrons.
Reason :Cadmium rods are used as control rods

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

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Explanation: Graphites and heavy water are the commonly used moderators. This helps in moderator to slow down the fast neutrons.
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