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A nuclear reactor delivers a power of `10^(9)` W. What is the amount of fuel consumed by the reactor in one hour?

A

`6.610^(-5)g`

B

`0.96 g`

C

`4xx10^(-2)g`

D

`0.8 g`

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  • A nucler reactor delivers a power of 10^(9) W. What is the amount of fuel consumed by the reactor in one hour?

    A
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    B
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    D
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  • A nuclear reactor delivers a power of 10 W. Find fuel consumed by the reactor per hour, if its efficiency is 20% . (Given, c = 3 xx10^(8)ms^(-1) )

    A
    `2xx10^(-6)gh^(-1)`
    B
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    C
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    D
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  • The fuel used in the nuclear reactor is :

    A
    Gallium
    B
    Germanium
    C
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    D
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