Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

K is called the multiplication factor. To prevent the nuclear reactor from exploding, what should be the value of K?

Options:

Zero

>1

<1

=1

Correct Answer:

=1

Explanation:

K is the ratio between the number of nuclei produced in a given reaction to that produced in the previous reaction. So it should be roughly close to 1 in order to have a sustained controlled reaction.