Question

What is critical mass?


A) the greatest mass of material that can sustain a chain reaction

B) the greatest mass of any material that can stop a chain reaction

C) the smallest mass of material that can sustain a chain reaction

D) the smallest mass of any material that can stop a chain reaction

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GPT 3.5
C) the smallest mass of material that can sustain a chain reaction

Critical mass is the smallest amount of fissile material needed to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. This is important in nuclear reactors and in the development of nuclear weapons.

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