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A CANDU 9 power plant is operating at full power. It uses Lake Huron as its...

A CANDU 9 power plant is operating at full power. It uses Lake Huron as its Service Water and Condeser Cooling Water. A storm approaches and the temperature of the Lake Huron water decreases. What would you think the effect on the operation of the power plant would be ? Explain your answer.
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