The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the___________________?

A. sing fission</strong>

B. Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons

C. Emission of hazardous radiation

D. Velocity of the secondary neutrons

E. Conversion of fissile material into fertile material

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