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NEET 2024
Exam
NEET
Year
2024
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Nuclear Physics

NEET 2024 · Physics · Nuclear Physics

Water is used as a coolant in a nuclear reactor because of its

Water is used as a coolant in a nuclear reactor because of its

Options

  1. Ahigh thermal expansion coefficient
  2. Bhigh specific heat capacity
  3. Clow density
  4. Dlow boiling point

Correct answer

B. high specific heat capacity

Step-by-step solution

Water is used as a coolant in nuclear reactor because of its high specific heat capacity.
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