Which substance is used as moderator in atomic reactors?

Which substance is used as moderator in atomic reactors?

  • (a) Uranium
  • (b) Lead
  • (c) Heavy water
  • (d) Cadmium
A moderator's function in an atomic reactor is to slow down the fast-moving neutrons to keep the chain reaction going. Heavy water, or D2O, is a good moderator because it slows down the neutrons well without absorbing too many.
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