Which outcome arises when induced fission achieves criticality?

💡 Explanation

A sustained chain reaction arises from criticality, because increased neutron production causes continuous fission events. Therefore, fission self-propagates, rather than halting as criticality hasn't been achieved and controlled by neutron absorbers.

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