What are control rods in a nuclear reactor?

  • A
    Rods used to increase the rate of fission.
  • B
    Rods used to absorb excess neutrons to control the fission chain reaction.
  • C
    Rods used to cool the reactor core.
  • D
    Rods used to provide fuel for the reactor.

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