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What does critical mass mean

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Critical mass is the minimum amount of radioactive material needed to undergo a nuclear chain reaction.

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Source: Chemistry Vocabulary - Common chemistry terms explained | misterguch.brinkster.net

Description: critical mass: The minimum amount of radioactive material needed to undergo a nuclear chain reaction.

Nov 05, 07:43am

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Critical mass is the minimum amount required to start or maintain a venture or the minimum mass of fissionable material needed.

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