The control rods in a nuclear reactor control the reaction by:
Correct answer: A. Reducing the neutron speed
- A. Reducing the neutron speed
- B. Increasing the neutrons speed
- C. Increasing the electron speed
- D. Decreasing the electron
Explanation
Option A is correct since the neutron speed is reduced so that more neutrons are being absorbed by moving down into the reactor. Option B is incorrect since when the neutrons are increased, fear neutrons will be absorbed.Options C and D are incorrect since the reaction is controlled by neutrons of the control rods.
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