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Which one of the following cells would have the greatest surface-to-volume ratio?
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Very thin foil. It can be large in 2D as pool foil, or rolled-up to 3D space like in the AA cell or electrolytic capacitor. A pasta shapes are also good example, how to have minimal volume and maximal surface to get it boiled quickly.
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