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Assertion : Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor.
Reason : Water cool down the fast neutron.

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Which is used as moderator in nuclear reactor?

Assertion : Heavy water is widely used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. Reason : It slows doen the fast moving neutrons and thus helps in controlling the nuclear reactions.

Ordinary water is not used as a moderator in nuclear reactors because