What are used in nuclear reactors to keep the chain reaction under control?

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asked Oct 16, 2016 in Physics by Rahul Roy (7,895 points) 33 108 286

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Neutron absorbing control rods or neutron absorbing chemicals added to the coolant in nuclear reactor to keep the chain reaction under control.

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answered Oct 17, 2016 by Rahul Roy (7,895 points) 33 108 286
Control Rods are used to control the chain reactions in nuclear reactor.

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