Which Shape Is Likely to Need More Material for a Critical

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which shape is likely to need more material for a critical mass,a cube or a sphere? Why?

• A)a sphere because it has the greater surface area to volume ratio
• B)a sphere because it has the smaller surface area to volume ratio
• C)a cube because it has the greater surface area to volume ratio
• D)a cube because it has the smaller surface area to volume ratio

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