Critical Factor
| "Critical Factor" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Hal Clement | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Star Science Fiction Stories No.2 |
| Publication type | Anthology |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Publication date | 1953 |
"Critical Factor" is a science fiction short story by American writer Hal Clement, published in 1953 in Star Science Fiction Stories No.2.