Which outcome occurs in neutron moderators using deuterium isotopes?

💡 Explanation

Neutron moderators slow neutrons via inelastic scattering. Because deuterium offers a close mass match with bombarding neutrons, energy transfer is maximized via kinetic energy loss rather than nuclear fusion; therefore, neutron kinetic energy decreases and chain reactions are sustained.

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