The Control Rods of a Nuclear Reactor

question 2

Multiple Choice

The control rods of a nuclear reactor:

• A)regulate the chain reaction because they contain catalysts.
• B)regulate the chain reaction because they absorb the U-235 atoms.
• C)regulate the chain reaction because they absorb the neutrons.
• D)regulate the chain reaction because they produce positrons.
• E)none of the above

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