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Control rods are used to prevent uncontrolled chain reactions from happening inside nuclear power plants. Based on what you know about nuclear reactions, which is the most important characteristic a control
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Control rods are used to prevent uncontrolled chain reactions from happening inside nuclear power plants. Based on what you know about nuclear reactions, which is the most important characteristic a control rod should have?

It should be made of a substance that emits alpha particles.
It should be made of a material that will not undergo fission.
It should be made of hydrogen.
It should be made of very high density uranium.

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the answer to ur question would the second option, b, undergo fission

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It would be the second option - It should be made of a material that will not undergo fission.The most important characteristic of a control rod is that it should be made of a material that will not undergo fission and be a good absorber of neutrons
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