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  • In a nuclear reactor, control rods are made of
Multiple choice

In a nuclear reactor, control rods are made of

  1. B

  2. Cd

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Control rods in nuclear reactors are commonly made of boron and cadmium because these two elements have the ability to absorb neutrons.

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