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Give the function of control rods in a nuclear reactor.

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Give the function of control rods in a nuclear reactor.

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Control rods are used to control the number of neutrons in order to have a sustained chain reaction. Mostly boron or cadmium rods are used as control rods. They absorb the neutrons.

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