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The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical, if the multiplication factor (א) has a value
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsAIIMSAIIMS 2006
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 1.5
  • C 2.1
  • D 2.5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1
If it is less than one, reaction can be sustained and if the multiplication factor is more than one, the reaction becomes uncontrolled. It is an explosion.

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