Which Canadian-developed reactor type uses heavy water and natural uranium?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. CANDU
- Step 1: CANDU stands for Canada Deuterium Uranium. Step 2. It was developed in Ontario. Answer: CANDU. Why not the others: Magnox is British, RBMK Soviet and AP1000 American.
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