Chemistry, 21.03.2020 11:54, sarah1911

A particular uranium alloy has a density of 18.75 g/cm3.
a. What volume is occupied by a critical mass of 49 kg of this alloy?
b. The critical mass can be decreased to 16 kg if the alloy is surrounded by a layer of natural uranium (which acts as a neutron reflector). What is the volume of such smaller mass?

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A particular uranium alloy has a density of 18.75 g/cm3.
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