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The function of the cadmium rod in a nuclear reactor is

A

Speed up neutrons

B

Slow down neutrons

C

Absorb some neutrons

D

Absorb all neutrons

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C
Cadmium rods absorb the neutrons so they are used to control the chain reaction process.
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