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The Smallest Amount of Radioactive Material That Will Support a Self-Sustained

Question 70

Question 70

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The smallest amount of radioactive material that will support a self-sustained fission reaction is called the


A) molar mass
B) moderator
C) supercritical mass
D) subcritical mass
E) critical mass

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