A nuclear unit becoming critical means_______________?

A. it is capable of generating much more than rated capacity

B. it is generating power to rated capacity

C. chain reaction that causes automatic splitting of the fuel nuclei has been established

D. there is danger of nuclear spread

E. it generates no heat

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