Question

Function of controlling rod in nuclear reactor is:-

• A. accelerate neutrons
• B. speed up the neutrons
• C. absorb neutrons
• D. slow down the neutrons

Answer 1

The correct option is C absorb neutrons

$\begin{array}{c}\text{nuclear reactor is a device used to produce}\\ \text{large amount of heat. controlling rod is}\\ \text{used in nuclear reactor to absord neutron.}\\ \text{it prevents the neutron from causing further}\\ \text{fission.}\end{array}$