Question: ( LSN 4 ) A notional spherical weapon assembly composed of pure U - 2 3 5 has a mass of 8 . 3 0

(LSN4) A notional spherical weapon assembly composed of pure U-235 has a mass of 8.30kg and a density of 48.5gcm3. Assume the non-leakage probability is 0.515.
a. Calculate the multiplication factor and the "reactor period" of the assembly.
b. Repeat this calculation for U-233 and TH-232 using the same initial conditions/assumptions.
c. Based ONLY on these data points (multiplication factor and reactor period), argue which assembly (material) will develop the most yield, the second most yield, and the third most yield 45 microseconds after initiation.
 (LSN4) A notional spherical weapon assembly composed of pure U-235 has

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