Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

In a working nuclear reactor, Cadmium rods, (control rods) are used to

Options:

Speed up neutrons

Slow down neutrons

Absorb some neutrons

Absorb all neutrons

Correct Answer:

Absorb some neutrons

Explanation:

Cadmium rods absorb the neutrons so they are used to control the chain reaction process.