In a nuclear reactor, the moderator is: usually made of graphite placed between the fuel rods used to slow down neutrons all of the above none of the above

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Ellen Oconnor

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6 November, 14:49

In a nuclear reactor, the moderator is: usually made of graphite placed between the fuel rods used to slow down neutrons all of the above none of the above

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Maci Sampson · Answer 1

The correct answer is all of the above. In a nuclear reactor, the moderator is usually made of graphite, placed between the fuel rods, and used to slow down neutrons. The nuclear moderator is a medium in which reduces the speed of the fast neutrons.