If a critical mass of fissionable material in a spherical shape is flattened like a hamburger, it will be
A)supercritical.
B)subcritical.
C)as critical.

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When a critical mass of fissionable material is flattened, its surface area increases, allowing more neutrons to escape. This reduces the likelihood of a sustained chain reaction, making the configuration subcritical.

If a Critical Mass of Fissionable Material in a Spherical