Control Rod
Contents
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
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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