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Which of the following elements is commonly used as a primary material for constructing control rods in nuclear reactors?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
    Graphite
  4. D

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Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to govern the rate of fission of uranium or plutonium by absorbing neutrons. Materials with high neutron-absorption cross-sections such as Cadmium (), Boron, or Hafnium are chosen for this purpose. Graphite and Beryllium are typically used as moderators.

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Which of the following elements is commonly used as a primary material for constructing control rods in nuclear reactors?
A
B
C
Graphite
D

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