Neutrons are slowed down in a nuclear reactor by – (1) Fissionable Material (2) Moderator (3) Control rods (4) Cooling system

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(2) Moderator Explanation: In thermal nuclear reactors, the coolant acts as a moderator that must slow down the neutrons before they can be efficiently absorbed by the fuel. It allows neutrons to slow down to energies where they can easily cause a nucleus to fission.

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