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Among the following which is used to control the rate of reaction in nuclear fission reactions?
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsAIIMSAIIMS 2011
Options:
  • A Water
  • B Heavy water
  • C Cadmium
  • D Graphite
Solution:
1110 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Cadmium
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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