General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Heavy water is a type of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Moderator

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Moderator”.

Heavy water, also known as deuterium oxide (D2O), is used as both a coolant and moderator in nuclear reactors.

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