Q106 / 180 · AIIMS 2011 · Physics

For a nuclear reactor to run in critical condition the reproduction factor $k$ should be

  • Correct answer
    A
    $=1$
  • B
    $>1$
  • C
    $ < 1$
  • D
    $\gg>1$

Solution

At $k=1$, the chain reaction will be steady or sustained and the size of the fissionable material used is said to be the critical size.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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