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Why is a moderator required in a thermal nuclear reactor core?
A To prevent overheating of the fuel rods.
B
To absorb surplus neutrons.
C
To shield the surrounding area from dangerous gamma radiation.
To reduce the kinetic energy of thermal neutrons.

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