When nuclear energy is intended to be harnessed for generation of electricity, potentially destructive neutron released in a nuclear reactor are absorbed by

Options

A. Long rods of Cd
B. Heavy water
C. Cubical blocks of steel
D. Both (a) and (c)

Answer

A

Explanation

The control rods used in nuclear reactor are made up of Cd–113 or B–10. They can absorb neutrons.