An allotrope of carbon graphite is a convenient choice to act as a neutron moderator in a nucl...........

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An allotrope of carbon, graphite is a convenient choice to act as a neutron-moderator in a nuclear reactor. What can be a potential reason for this:

1. The carbon atom has a light nucleus that can absorb a lot of energy from fast neutrons, slowing them down effectively

2. Carbon is easily available as a solid.

3. It is light and inexpensive to handle.

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?

1 only

3 only

1, 2 & 3

1 & 2 only

3rd statement is incorrect because graphite is expensive.

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