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QuizMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Unit test

Question 15 • TX-Chemistry B

What happens when the amount of fissionable material exceeds the critical mass?

Answer
A
The chain reaction accelerates as more neutrons are generated with each round of reaction.
B
The chain reaction is not sustained and eventually stops.
C
The density of the reacting particles decreases, slowing the reaction.
D
The amount of material needed to establish a new critical mass increases.