Heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a coolant, because it.
A. Acts both as an efficient coolant as well as a moderator
B. Can be heated to a higher temperature without pressurizing
C. Is less prone to radiation damage
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Related Questions on Nuclear Power Engineering
Heavy water (D2O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a
A. Coolant
B. Moderator
C. Both A & B
D. Neutron absorber
Moderating material used in a thermal-reactor should be a
A. Good absorber of neutrons
B. Solid substance
C. Poor absorber of neutrons
D. None of these
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