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General Knowledge · Q40

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 40

Q40

The graphite rods in the nuclear reactor

A.
react with U to release energy
B.
produce neutrons
C.
undergo combustion which triggers the nuclear fission
D.
convert fast moving neutrons into thermal neutrons
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In nuclear reactor graphite rods are used as moderator or controller. Application of moderator is to slow down the neutron and controller is to control the number of neutron.