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Subcriticality
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Subcriticality happens when there aren’t enough neutrons in a nuclear reaction to keep it going on its own. This means the reaction slows down and eventually stops, like when a campfire runs out of wood and goes out.
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Neutron
Nuclear Reaction
Chain Reaction
Critical Mass
Fission
Reactivity
Nuclear Reactor
Safety Margin
Criticality Safety
Nuclear Criticality Safety
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Nuclear Physics 100%
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