COMEDK · Physics · 29. Nuclear Physics
The main function of cadmium used in the nuclear reactor is:
- A To capture the slow neutron produced in the nuclear reactor
- B It slows down the fast moving secondary neutrons produced during the nuclear fission
- C It gives energy to the secondary neutrons produced in the nuclear fission
- D It removes the heat produced at the core of the reactor
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(A) To capture the slow neutron produced in the nuclear reactor
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In a nuclear reactor, cadmium rods are used as control rods. The primary function of control rods is to absorb or capture the slow neutrons produced during the nuclear fission reaction, thereby controlling the rate of the chain reaction. Moderators (like heavy water or graphite)…
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