Question

The net neutrons produced per initial neutron accounting for all possible losses is called?

(a) Bombardment

(b) Half life

(c) Multiplication factors

(d) Covalent bond

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This interesting question is from Atomic Structure topic in chapter Nuclear Power Plant of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Multiplication factors

The explanation: The net neutrons produced per initial neutron accounting for all possible losses is called multiplication factor (K). If: K < 1 = system is subcritical.

         K = 1 = System is critical.

         K > 1 = system is super critical.