MDCAT Physics MCQ #2864

A nuclear fission chain reaction requires a minimum mass of fissile material called the...?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2864

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nuclear fission chain reaction requires a minimum mass of fissile material called the...?

    • A) critical mass
    • B) activation energy
    • C) binding energy
    • D) moderator weight

    Answer: critical mass

    Explanation: Critical mass is the minimum sustained fission. Option C confuses binding energy with mass requirement.