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Enriched uranium is required as a fuel in a nuclear reactor, if light water is used as moderator and coolant, because light water has

high neutron absorption cross-section
low moderating efficiency
high neutron scatter cross-section
low neutron absorption cross-section

Correct Answer: low moderating efficiency

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