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Latest revision as of 02:27, 17 November 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A control rod is a cylindrical object used in nuclear fission reactors to slow or stop the nuclear reaction.
About Control Rods
Control rods can be inserted or removed from the nuclear reactor to block the neutrons released by one fuel rod from reaching another fuel rod. |
References
AQA
- Control rod, boron, page 129, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Control rods, page 140, GCSE Physics; The Complete 9-1 Course for AQA, CGP, AQA
- Control rods, page 49, GCSE Physics; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA