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We have to find the critical mass of two atoms namely uranuim-235 and plutonium-239 and compare them. Critical Mass is the smallest amount of fissile material nedded for a sustained nuclear chain reaction.

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Step 1.

The critical mass of U-235 is approximately 47 kg.

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