alleryThe function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to
ASlow down the speed of neutrons
BIncrease the speed of neutrons
CCool down the reactor
DStop the nuclear reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Slow down the speed of neutrons
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.32. Official answer key: A.
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