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How can nuclear fission be forced to happen?

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by a neutron source. nuclear reactors are always started with one to avoid a supercritical power surge from damaging the reactor. nuclear bombs are always triggered by one to make sure the reaction happens at optimal supercriticality for desired yield.

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