Which shape is likely to need more material for a critical mass, a cube or a sphere? Why?

A. a sphere because it has the greater surface area to volume ratio
B. a cube because it has the greater surface area to volume ratio
C. a sphere because it has the smaller surface area to volume ratio
D. a cube because it has the smaller surface area to volume ratio


Answer: B

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