Physics 5054 · O Level · Fission and fusion

Fission and fusion — practice question

What function do moderators have in nuclear reactors?

  • Ato absorb all the neutrons in order to stop the chain reaction
  • Bto produce more neutrons in order to create a chain reaction
  • Cto remove thermal energy in order to control the chain reaction
  • Dto slow down neutrons in order to continue the chain reaction

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