Q101 / 180 · AIIMS 2006 · Physics

The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical, if the multiplication factor (א) has a value

Correct answer
A
1
B
1.5
C
2.1
D
2.5

Solution

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.

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

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