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Mechanical Engineering · Q55

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 55

Q55

The function of control rods in nuclear plants is to

A.
Control temperature
B.
Control radioactive pollution
C.
Control absorption of neutron
Answer
D.
Control fuel consumption

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium.
They are composed of chemical elements such as boron, silver, indium and cadmium that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.