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A 1000 MW fission reactor consumes half of its fuel in 5.00y. How much `._92U^(235)` did it contain initially? Assume that the reactor operates `80%` of the time and that all the energy generated arises form the fission of `._92U^(235)` and that this nuclide is consumed by the fission process.

A

3480 kg

B

3280 kg

C

3380 kg

D

3840 kg

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  • The energy liberated on complete fission of 1 kg of _92U^(235) is (Assume 200 MeV energy is liberated on fission of 1 nucleus ) :

    A
    `8.2xx10^(10)` J
    B
    `8.2xx10^(9)` J
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    `8.2xx10^(13)` J
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    `8.2xx10^(16)` J

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    A
    `8.2xx10^(10)` J
    B
    `8.2xx10^(9)` J
    C
    `8.2xx10^(13)` J
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    `8.2xx10^(16)` J

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    A
    `8.2 xx 10^10 J`
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    `8.2 xx 10^9 J`
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    `8.2 xx 10^13 J`
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