Use of molten metal as a coolant in fast breeder reactor helps in
(A) Rapid heat transfer from the core
(B) Accelerating the reaction rate in the core
(C) Breeding neutrons
(D) Accelerating the neutrons

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Answer :

(A) Rapid heat transfer from the core

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