J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    For a nuclear to be in critical condition, the value of neutron multiplication factor (k) must be

    A)  \[k>1\]          

    B)  \[k<1\]

    C)  \[k=1\]     

    D)  \[k=0\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    In critical condition,\[k=1\]. The chain reaction will be steady. The size of the fissionable material used is said to be the critical size and its mass the critical mass.


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