MCQ
In a working nuclear reactor, Cadmium rods, (control rods) are used to
- ASpeed up neutrons
- BSlow down neutrons
- ✓Absorb some neutrons
- DAbsorb all neutrons
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Absorb some neutrons
c
(c)Cadmium rods absorb the neutrons so they are used to control the chain reaction process.
(c)Cadmium rods absorb the neutrons so they are used to control the chain reaction process.
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