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How Does Inserting the Control Rods in the Graphite Core Affect the Fission in the Reactor? Explain Your Answer.

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How does inserting the control rods in the graphite core affect the fission in the reactor? Explain your answer.

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Solution

When the control rods are inserted in the graphite core, they absorb excess neutrons and thus prevent the fission reaction from going out of control.

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