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Heavy water is used as...

Heavy water is used as

A

modulator in nuclear reactions

B

coolant in nuclear reactions

C

both (a) and (b)

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
c
Heavy water is used as moderator as well as coolant in nuclear reactions.
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