Question
Question: When nuclear energy is intended to be harnessed for generation of electricity, potentially destructi...
When nuclear energy is intended to be harnessed for generation of electricity, potentially destructive neutron released in a nuclear reactor are absorbed by
A
Long rods of Cd
B
Heavy water
C
Cubical blocks of steel
D
Both (1) and (3)
Answer
Long rods of Cd
Explanation
Solution
The control rods used in nuclear reactor are made up of Cd – 113 or B -10. They can absorb neutrons.