If a Reactor Produces an Average Power of 1000 MW

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a reactor produces an average power of 1000 MW for a year, how much ²³⁵U is used up assuming 200 MeV are released per fission?

• A) 0.35 kg
• B) 1.75 kg
• C) 384 kg
• D) 1.1 × 10⁸ kg
• E) 3.3 × 10⁸ kg

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