Control is maintained in a nuclear reactor by control rods that
A)absorb excess neutrons.
B)emit fast neutrons.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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Control rods absorb excess neutrons and help to regulate the rate of nuclear fission reactions in a reactor. This is done by inserting or removing the control rods to control the amount of neutrons in the reactor core. Control rods do not emit fast neutrons.

Control Is Maintained in a Nuclear Reactor by Control Rods