What Is the Meaning of the Term "Critical Mass" in Regard

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term "critical mass" in regard to nuclear fission?

• A) This is the minimum amount of fissionable material required to sustain a chain reaction.
• B) This is the amount of material that is just on the verge of becoming radioactive.
• C) This is the amount of mass needed to make a power reactor economically feasible.
• D) This is the mass of the "critical" elements in a reactor, i.e., the uranium or plutonium.

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