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In nuclear reactor

A

the chain reaction is kept under control by rods of cadmium whose going in reduces the reaction rate

B

the thick concrete shield is used to slow down the neutron

C

ordinary water moderates the activity of the reactor

D

the fuel used is natural uranium which is mostly uranium 235.

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