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On bombardment of `U^235` by slow neutrons, `200 MeV` energy is released. If the power output of atomic reactor is `1.6 MW`, then the rate of fission will be

A

`5 xx 10^(10)`

B

`5 xx 10^(12)`

C

`5 xx 10^4`

D

`5 xx 10^(16)`

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