Which outcome occurs when fissile material exceeds criticality?

💡 Explanation

An uncontrolled exponential chain fission reaction results from criticality because the neutron multiplication factor reaches or exceeds one, therefore rapid fission occurs rather than a controlled, slower exponential or system shutdown by other means.

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