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Physics

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Control rods

Made of boron to absorb neutrons to decrease rate of nuclear reaction

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Nuclear reactor

Where nuclear fission occurs and is used to turn a turbine to turn the generator to generate electricity

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Fuel rods

Contains solid fissionable substances

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Moderator

Usually water or graphite to slow down emitted neutrons allowing them to be absorbed by the uranium nuclei and trigger fission.

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Shielding

Made of concrete and lead to stop radiation escaping