The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to: (a) slow down the speed of neutrons

Question

The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to: (a) slow down the speed of neutrons

The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to:

(a) slow down the speed of neutrons

(b) increase the speed of neutrons

(c) cool down the reactor

(d) stop the nuclear reaction

Monjur Alahi

7 views

2025-01-04 04:42

1 Answers

Related Questions

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false: (i) During heavy exercise the breathing rate of a person slows down.

1 Answers 5 Views

During a nuclear fission reaction, (a) a heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by itself

1 Answers 5 Views

State the reason, why heavy water is generally used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor.

1 Answers 6 Views

Name the absorbing material used to control the reaction rate of neutrons in a nuclear reactor.

1 Answers 4 Views

Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are slow-surface movement of water in the ocean.

1 Answers 8 Views

Which minerals are used to obtain nuclear energy? Name all the six nuclear power stations of India.

1 Answers 6 Views

Consider the following statements: In a nuclear reactor, self-sustained chain reaction is possible, because:

1 Answers 4 Views

The difference between a nuclear reactor and an atomic bomb is that (a) no chain reaction takes place in nuclear reactor

1 Answers 5 Views

Heavy water is obtained by a) Boiling water b) Fractional distillation of water c) Prolonged electrolysis of water d) Heating water

1 Answers 4 Views

The energy of sun is produced by (a) Nuclear fission (b) Ionisation (c) Nuclear fusion (d) Oxidation

1 Answers 4 Views

Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

(a) Heavy water (H₂O₂) and solid graphite is generally used to slow down the speed of neutrons.

7 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29