How Many Grams of U-235 Must Be Fissioned Every Day

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Short Answer

How many grams of U-235 must be fissioned every day to produce 1 000 MW of electricity in a nuclear power plant that is 1/3 efficient? [Assume 208 MeV/fission and 1 MeV = 1.6 *10 ^{- 13} J]

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General Journal

A primary accounting record used to document all business transactions in chronological order.

Indirect Materials

Components used in the manufacturing process that are not directly traceable to a specific product, like lubricants for machines.

Molding Department

A specific division within a manufacturing facility where molding processes—shaping materials into products—are carried out.

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products that are ready to be sold but have not yet been sold to consumers.