Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor because

  • A
    It controls the energy released in the reactor
  • B
    It absorbs neutrons and stops the chain reaction
  • C
    It cools the reactor faster
  • D
    It slows down the fast-moving neutrons

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