Heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a coolant, because it?

Nuclear Power Engineering 27/02/2021

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 A., B. and C.

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