Which of the following is used in a nuclear reactor to slow down fast-moving neutrons?

Zarajae56

5 years ago

This is an excerpt from the Understanding Chemistry Textbook. It explains the answer to the question and the uses of the materials listed in the options.

peter samson

9 years ago

graphite rod serves as a moderator in a nuclear reactor

while boron rod serves as a control rod

Etugo

10 years ago

it's NOT CORRECT

Graphite rod slows down neutrons and hence the nuclear process

WHILE

Boron rods absorb the neutrons hence halt the nuclear process

{So, correct that} it's D{Graphite rod}