A nuclear unit becoming critical means________?

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Ait is capable of generating much more than rated capacity

Bthere is danger of nuclear spread

Cchain reaction that causes automatic splitting of the fuel nuclei has been established

Dit is generating power to rated capacity

Eit generates no heat

Correct answer

C. chain reaction that causes automatic splitting of the fuel nuclei has been established

Explanation

The correct answer is chain reaction that causes automatic splitting of the fuel nuclei has been established.

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