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Devyn

18 June, 11:54

A shield of material that reflects neutrons is placed around a radioactive sample.

Which change in the nuclear reaction is most likely to happen?

A) A chain reaction will be sustained in a subcritical mass.

B) The chain reaction in a critical mass will stop.

C) A chain reaction will occur at a constant rate in a critical mass.

D) The chain reaction in a supercritical mass will slow down.

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