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Choose the correct alternative (a), (b), (c) or (d) for each of the questions given below :
In a nuclear reactor, cadmium rods are used as :

A

Control rods

B

Fuel rods

C

Coolant

D

Moderator

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The correct Answer is:
A
Cadmium rods absorb extra neutrons to control the chain reaction
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