Heavy water is used in atomic power plants as
| Heavy water is used in atomic power plants as
A. Fuel
B. Source of energy
C. Lubricant
D. Moderator
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Right Answer is: D
SOLUTION
Concept:
The water is used in the nuclear power plant is as Moderator as well as Coolant.
Water is a good moderator for slowing down the fast neutrons produced in the nuclear fission in a reactor because the hydrogen atoms in water are the same size as a neutron.