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

A

1

B

`1.5`

C

`2.1`

D

`2.5`

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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 a n explosion.
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