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The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical, if the multiplication factor (k) has a valueA. `1`B. `1.5`C. `2.1`D. `2.5` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - a The multiplication factor `(k)` is an important reactor parameter and is the ratio of number of neutrons present at the beignning of a particular generation to the number present at the beiginning of the next generation. It is a measure of the growth rate of the neutrons on the reactor. For `k=1`, the operation of the reactor is said to be critical. |
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