Question

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Control rods are used to prevent uncontrolled chain reactions from happening inside nuclear power plants. Based on what you know about nuclear reactions, which is the most important characteristic a control rod should have?

It should be made of a substance that emits alpha particles.

It should be made of a material that will not undergo fission.

It should be made of hydrogen.

It should be made of very high density uranium.

Answer 1

all i know is that at chernobyl the somewhat stable control rods were tipped with boron does that help?

Answer 2

not really...

Answer 3

what do u think the answer is @CrashOnce ?

Answer 4

not the last two for sure

Answer 5

im 95% sure its the second one

Answer 6

wat does A mean?

Answer 7

alpha decay, a form of decay of radioactive material
but it should be B

Answer 8

kk, thanks :)