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In atomic reactor heavy water is used as...

In atomic reactor heavy water is used as

A

Moderator

B

Neutron absorber

C

Neutron accelerator

D

For initiating the reaction

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The correct Answer is:
A
As moderator [decreases the speed of nuetrons]
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