UPSC Prelims 2011Question 32Science & Technology

The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

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(a)Slow down the speed of neutrons
(b)Increase the speed of neutrons
(c)Cool down the reactor
(d)Stop the nuclear reaction

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