Three essential components of a nuclear reactor are: a fissionable fuel ,a coolant to transfer the heat, and

A) a "scrubber" to prevent radioactive isotopes from getting into the environment.
B) a radioactive substance to keep the reaction going.
C) tritium to speed up the neutrons.
D) control rods.
E) lead to stop the neutrons.


D

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