238/92U releases an average of 2.5 neutrons per fission compared to 2.9 for 239/94Pu. Pure samples of

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238/92U releases an average of 2.5 neutrons per fission compared to 2.9 for 239/94Pu. Pure samples of which of these two nuclei do you think would have the smaller critical mass? Explain.
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