Multiple Choice
What is the function of the moderator in a fission reactor?
A) The moderator absorbs gamma rays.
B) The moderator absorbs slow neutrons.
C) The moderator decreases the speeds of fast neutrons.
D) The moderator prevents heat loss from the reactor core.
E) The moderator prevents the reactor from reaching a critical state.
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