Hydrogen bomb uses uncontrolled fusion of deuterium and tritium triggered by fission bomb. Releases vast energy, thermonuclear reaction. Sun's energy is fusion.
Explanation:
Moderator (water, graphite) slows fast neutrons to thermal energies for efficient fission in U-235. Control rods absorb neutrons to regulate reaction. Memory tip: 'Moderator = neutron slower; Control rods = neutron absorber'. Reactor component function frequently tested in competitive nuclear physics questions.
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