MCQ
Boron rods in a nuclear reactor are used to:
- ✓Absorb excess neutrons.
- BAbsorb alpha particle.
- CSlow down the reaction.
- DSpeed up the reaction.
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Absorb excess neutrons.
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