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List the main consttuents of a nuclear reactor and give their functions.

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Solution :(i) Concrete chamber: Main fission PROCESS takes PLACE.
(ii) Moderators : Grahite or heavy water to REDUCE speed of neutrons.
(iii) Control rods: Cadmium or boron rods capable of absorbing neutrons.
(iv) Coolants: Water or LIQUID SODIUM.
(v) Electricity-generating supplier: To generate electricity.


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