Nirmal, a student of class $12$ was asked by his teacher to give a seminar on energy resources. He said modern civilization requires a tremendous amount of energy and the resources are limited. Under this energy scenario, nuclear power is the only future source of energy. But nuclear fuel is limited and its wastage and disposal is a problem that is unsolved till today.

What material is used to control the fission of $U - 235$ ?

Boron

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Solution

The correct option is C Boron
The $B o r o n - 10$ $(^{10} B)$ isotope has high ability to absorb neutrons and therefore metal borides are used in the nuclear industry as protective shields and control rods.

So, in the given elements Boron material is used to control the fission of $U - 235$ .

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