The Smallest Amount of a Fissionable Material That Will Give

question 116

Multiple Choice

The smallest amount of a fissionable material that will give a self-sustaining chain reaction is called the

• A) mass defect.
• B) mass number.
• C) atomic mass.
• D) critical mass.

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Definitions:

Self-correction

The process by which market mechanisms adjust to eliminate economic imbalances, leading to the restoration of equilibrium without external intervention.

Real Wages

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Expansionary Gap

An economic situation characterized by output exceeding the economy's long-term sustainable levels, often leading to inflationary pressure due to high demand.

Real Wages

Wages or salary of workers adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual purchasing power of the income.