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GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?
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Thorium
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Graphite
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Radium
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Ordinary water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cadmium rods are used as moderators in a nuclear reactor.
Detailed explanation-2: -In a nuclear power plant, the fission of uranium-235 is carried out in a reactor R. Uranium-235 rods are inserted in a graphite core which acts as a moderator to slow down the neutrons.
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