Nuclear Power Engineering
A control rod

Should have large absorption cross-section
Both B and C
Should have small absorption cross-section
Is generally made of boron, hafnium or cadmium

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO₂, He, N₂ etc.), because it

Is a better neutron moderator as well
Has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature
Requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate
All of these

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