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The purpose of control rods in a fission reactor is to

A

prevent oxygen from reaching the fuel

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absorb electrons emitted in fission proces

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C

cool down the reactor

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absorb neutrons generated in the fission process

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Solution

The correct option is D absorb neutrons generated in the fission process
Control rods absorb neutrons so that reaction in reactor remains controlled.

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