In a nuclear reactor, moderators slow down the neutrons which come out in a fission process. The moderator used have light nuclei. Heavy nuclei will not serve the purpose because

1
they will break up.
2
elastic collision of neutrons with heavy nuclei will not slow them down.
3
the net weight of the reactor would be unbearably high.
4
More than one of the above
5
None of the above

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