The self-amplifying reaction in which neutrons produced by the fission of one nucleus would induce fission in other nuclei is called:

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The self-amplifying reaction described is known as a chain reaction, as the neutrons produced in one fission event go on to cause additional fission events in other nuclei in a self-sustaining process. Critical mass refers to the minimum amount of fissile material required to sustain a chain reaction. Nuclear fusion involves combining two atomic nuclei to form a single, heavier nucleus, while positron emission involves the conversion of a proton into a neutron, with the emission of a positron and neutrino.

The Self-Amplifying Reaction in Which Neutrons Produced by the Fission