In boiling water reactor, moderator is
A. Coolant itself
B. Ferrite rod
C. Graphite rod
D. Liquid sodium metal
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A boiling water reactor (BWR) uses demineralized water as a coolant and neutron moderator.Heat is produced by nuclear fission in the reactor core, and this causes the cooling water to boil, producing steam.
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