Question

What is a nuclear reactor? State one function each of coolant and moderator in a nuclear reactor.

Answer 1

Nuclear reactor is a device which is used as an energy source. They get their energy from controlling nuclear fission reaction and the energy released from the reaction is primarily used to generate electricity. The second part is out of current syllabus.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Nuclear reactor is a device which is used as an energy source. They get their energy from controlling nuclear fission reaction and the energy released from the reaction is primarily used to generate electricity. The second part is out of current syllabus.