AIIMS2011Physics-Nuclear Physics
AIIMS 2011 Physics Nuclear Reactors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Among the following which is used to control the rate of reaction in nuclear fission reactions?
A
Water
B
Heavy water
C
Cadmium
D
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Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In nuclear reactor, to control the chain reaction from becoming violent, rods of boron or cadmium called control rods are inserted in the holes of reactor core.
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