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Limiting Factors and Humans

Question 3 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. A change occurred that caused the rate of fission to increase. Which will be effective at achieving a critial mass? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample.
B
Remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample.
C
Compress the sample of americium-241.
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