Which limit dictates sustained chain-reaction when Uranium-235 fissions?

💡 Explanation

Sustained fission requires enough fissile material, because neutron multiplication must exceed losses for a self-sustaining chain reaction, therefore a high critical mass is mandatory rather than increased radioactivity or coolant property change.

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