Nuclear Power Engineering
A control rod

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

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

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

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