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A nuclear reactor is said to have become 'critical' when 
         
       
      
      
      
          
      
      
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         Answer: D) it is ready to produce controlled energy         
         
Explanation: To produce controlled energy i.e energy at a controlled or steady rate, the number of fissions per second must be controlled and maintained at that rate. Excess neutrons should be absorbed by control roads like cadmium.
       
      
      
      
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