What Role Do the Cadmium Control Rods Play in a Fission

question 179

Multiple Choice

What role do the cadmium control rods play in a fission reactor?

• A) The rods control the rate of fission by absorbing neutrons.
• B) The cadmium combines with spent uranium fuel to produce a non-radioactive product.
• C) The rods focus the neutrons toward the center of the reactor.
• D) The cadmium acts as a catalyst,enabling fission to occur at lower temperatures.
• E) The rods move forward and backward,driving the pistons that turn the turbines.

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