JEE PHYSICS MCQ: NUCLEI

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Heavy water is used in a nuclear reactor to

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Correct option: B

Slow down the neutrons

Option B (Slow down the neutrons) is correct because heavy water acts as a moderator to reduce the speed of neutrons, increasing the probability of nuclear fission.

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