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Chapter 20, Problem 51E
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Interpretation:The meaning of critical mass is to be explained. The need of ability to achieve a critical mass which is essential to sustain a nuclear reaction is to be determined.
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The critical mass can be defined as the mass or amount of fissionable material which is required for the sustained nuclear chain reaction.
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