Physics · Nuclear Reactors

With reference to nuclear power plants, consider the following statements: (A) In a pressurized water reactor (PWR), ordinary light water is used as both a coolant and a moderator. (B) A CANDU reactor uses heavy water (D2O) as both a moderator and a coolant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

1Only (A) is correct
2Both (A) and (B) are correct
3Only (B) is correct✓
4Both (A) and (B) are wrong

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Only (B) is correct

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