8. Devices that absorb neutrons and are used to control the speed of a fission reactor are called _____. A reactor vessels B fuel rods C control rods D containment buildings

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Giannis Mp · Answer 1 · 2020-10-31T22:34:11+0000

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C. control rods

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Devices that absorb neutrons and are used to control the speed of a fission reactor are called control rods. They are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium and plutonium. They are composed of chemical elements that are capable of absorbing many neutrons .

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