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📅 NSB Round Robin 2018🎓 HS🔄 Round 17#️⃣ Question 6🌟 Bonus📝 Multiple Choice

One of the most promising generation IV nuclear reactor designs involves the use of supercritical water as the coolant. What is the main reason to use supercritical water?

W) It has a higher neutron absorption cross section
X) It has a lower neutron absorption cross section
Y) It is fissile
Z) It allows for a higher thermal efficiency
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