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Function of controlling rod in nuclear reactor is:-

A
accelerate neutrons
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speed up the neutrons
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absorb neutrons
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slow down the neutrons
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Solution

The correct option is C absorb neutrons
nuclear reactor is a device used to produce large amount of heat. controlling rod is used in nuclear reactor to absord neutron. it prevents the neutron from causing further fission.

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