Atomic StructureHard
Question
The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical, if multiplication factor (K)has a value
Options
A.1
B.1.5
C.2.1
D.2.5
Solution
The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical if the multiplication factor is
k =
If k > 1 explosion occurs
If k < 1 the chain reaction comes to half.
k =
If k > 1 explosion occurs
If k < 1 the chain reaction comes to half.
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