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In a nuclear reactor, `U^(235)` undergoes fission libertaing `200 MeV` of energy. The reactor has a `10%` efficiency and produces `1000 MW` power. If the reactor is to function for `10` years, find the total mass of urnaium needed.

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`3.8451xx10^(4)kg`
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