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  • Beryllium is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors because of its ability to:Option: 1 Absorb neutrons  <div class='qna-o

Beryllium is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors because of its ability to:

Option: 1

Absorb neutrons
 


Option: 2

Emit neutrons
 


Option: 3

Slow down fast-moving neutrons
 


Option: 4

Accelerate neutrons


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Beryllium is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors because it has a low neutron absorption cross-section and can effectively slow down fast neutrons, making them more likely to cause fission.

 

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