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In a nuclear reactor the excess reactivity can be controlled by using _____________ rods.

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Lead rods
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Iron rods
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Uranium rods
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Cadmium rods
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Solution

The correct option is A Lead rods
Lead rods
In nuclear reactor the lead rods have the ability to control the excess reactivity by suitably absorbing the neutrons and thus making the reaction controllable.

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