The commonly used material for shielding is
A. Lead or concrete
B. Lead and tin
C. Graphite or cadmium
D. Thick galvanized sheets
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
When the reactor is in operation, a large amount of radioactivity is generated.The materials used to build this shield are concrete, water and lead.
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