Multiple Choice
In a subcritical nuclear reactor:
A) the number of fission events per unit time decreases with time
B) the number of fission events per unit time increases with time
C) each fusion event produces fewer neutrons than when the reactor is critical
D) each fusion event produces more neutrons than when the reactor is critical
E) none of the above
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