In an atomic reactor and an atomic bomb,the multiplication factor $(r)$ per fission is respectively:

  • A
    $r = 1$ in an atomic reactor and $r > 1$ in an atomic bomb
  • B
    $r > 1$ in an atomic reactor and $r = 1$ in an atomic bomb
  • C
    $r < 1$ in an atomic reactor and $r > 1$ in an atomic bomb
  • D
    $r = 1$ in an atomic reactor and $r < 1$ in an atomic bomb

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