Which of the following can only occur if the reproduction constant,K,exceeds 1?
A) nuclear meltdown at a nuclear power plant
B) explosive release of radioactivity and steam from a nuclear power plant
C) the explosion of a nuclear bomb
D) All of the above require that K exceed 1.

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The explosion of a nuclear bomb requires a supercritical mass, meaning the reproduction constant K must exceed 1 to sustain an exponentially growing chain reaction.

Which of the Following Can Only Occur If the Reproduction