The Power Capacity of All Nuclear Power Plants in the United

question 31

Multiple Choice

The power capacity of all nuclear power plants in the United States is 1.01 × 10⁵ MW. In one hour, what is the total change in the mass of the nuclear fuel at these power plants due to the energy being taken from the reactors? Assume 100% efficiency.

• A)1.12 × 10^-6 kg
• B)7.59 × 10^-5 kg
• C)5.11 × 10^-4 kg
• D)4.04 × 10^-3 kg
• E)3.62 kg

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