Control Rods in a Nuclear Reactor Are Used to

question 140

Multiple Choice

Control rods in a nuclear reactor are used to

• A)absorb neutrons and slow down fission.
• B)absorb neutrons and speed up fission.
• C)release neutrons and slow down fission.
• D)release neutrons and speed up fission.

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