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The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical when the value of neutron multiplication factor \(K\) is
- A \(K=0\)
- B \(K\gt1\)
- C \(K=1\)
- D \(0 \lt K \lt 1\)
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(C) \(K=1\)
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In nuclear reactor, Neutron multiplication factor, \(\mathrm{k}=1\), then the operation of nuclear reactor is critical
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