Which among the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

A. Thorium
B. Radium
C. Ordinary water
D. Graphite

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Graphite


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In the given option’s graphite is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor. Graphite is used in the graphite reactor. A graphite reactor is a nuclear reactor that uses carbon as a neutron moderator, which allows un-enriched uranium to be used as nuclear fuel. Graphite is found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.