Boron rods are used in nuclear reactor a...

Boron rods are used in nuclear reactor as

A

moderator

B

control rods

C

coolant

D

protective shield

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B

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Boron rods are used in nuclear reactors because

A

boron can absorb neutrons

B

strength is given to the plant

C

chain reaction of neutrons and `""_(92)U^(240)`

D

the reactors look good

In a nuclear reactor

A

cadmium rods are used to slow down the neutrons

B

moderator is used to slow down the neutrons

C

coolant is used to slow down the neutrons

D

moderator is used to control the neutrons

Control rods used in nuclear reactor are made of

A

Iron

B

Graphite

C

Cadmium

D

Boron

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