Carbon was used in Fermi's first nuclear reactor to
A)slow neutrons.
B)increase the speed of neutrons.
C)absorb neutrons.
D)none of the above

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Carbon was used as a moderator in Fermi's first nuclear reactor to slow down the neutrons produced by the nuclear reactions. This is important because the slow neutrons are more effective at causing further nuclear reactions, allowing the chain reaction to continue.

Carbon Was Used in Fermi's First Nuclear Reactor to