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The purpose of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is to: 

A. provide neutrons for the fission process 

B. slow down fast neutrons to increase the probability of capture by uranium 

C. absorb dangerous gamma radiation 

D. shield the reactor operator from dangerous radiation 

E. none of the above

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B. slow down fast neutrons to increase the probability of capture by uranium 

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