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In a nuclear reactor, the control rods are: A.made of graphite B.used to keep the reactor cool C.used to absorb free neutrons D.all of the above E.none of the above

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Hi!

The answer is E) none of the above, because control rods in a nuclear reactor is made of uranium

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i think its E. the control rods are used to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. Hope this helps!!
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