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In a nuclear reactor `.^235U` undergoes fission liberating `200 MeV` of energy. The reactor has a `10%` efficiency and produces `1000 MW` power. If the reactor is to function for `10 yr`, find the total mass of uranium required.

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`[3.847 xx 10^(4) kg]`
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