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In a nuclear reactor, lowering control rods will result in _____.

OpenStudy (rina.r):

Welcome to OS:) In general, if we lower the control rods, the rate of nuclear reactions decreases. The control rods are neutron absorbers, and lowering them will pushthem into the upper area of the core where fissions are occurring. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_happens_to_the_rate_of_a_nuclear_reaction_when_the_control_rods_are_lowered_into_the_fuel_rod_assembly_of_a_nuclear_reactor?#slide=5

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