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प्रश्न
In a nuclear reactor, what is the function of a moderator?
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उत्तर
Moderator: It slows down the neutrons to thermal enegies through elastic collisions between its nuclei and fission neutrons.
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Distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion. Show how in both these processes energy is released. Calculate the energy release in MeV in the deuterium-tritium fusion reaction :
`""_1^2H+_1^3H->_2^4He+n`
Using the data :
m(`""_1^2H`) = 2.014102 u
m(`""_1^3H`) = 3.016049 u
m(`""_2^4He`) = 4.002603 u
mn = 1.008665 u
1u = 931.5 MeV/c2
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