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When an atom of `._(92)U^(235)` undergo fission, about 200 MeV energy is released Suppose that a reactor using `._(92)U^(235)` has an output of 700 MW and is 20% efficient
(i) How much uranium atoms does it consume in one day ?
(ii) What mass of uranium does it consume each day ?

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`9.5 xx 10^(24), 3.7` kg
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