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In a nuclear reactor, chain reaction is ...

In a nuclear reactor, chain reaction is controlled by introducing

A

Iron rod

B

Cadmium rod

C

Graphite rod

D

Platinum rod

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Cd and boron rods are control rods used in reactors
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