The control rods used in the reactor of a nuclear power plant are made of:

(a) steel
(b) graphite
(c) uranium
(d) boron

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(d) boron

Boron is used in the control rods as it absorbs neutrons.

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The control rods used in the reactor of a nuclear power plant are made of: (a) steel (b) graphite (c) uranium (d) boron

(d) boron Boron is used in the control rods as it absorbs neutrons.

The control rods used in the reactor of a nuclear power plant are made of:

(a) steel
(b) graphite
(c) uranium
(d) boron

(d) boron

Boron is used in the control rods as it absorbs neutrons.