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In the nuclear fission of `""_(92)U^(235)` , 200 MeV of energy is released per fission. Calculate the output power of the reactor if 3 kg of fuel is used in 40 days.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these calculations: ### Step 1: Calculate the number of fissions in 3 kg of Uranium-235 1. **Determine the number of moles of Uranium-235 in 3 kg:** \[ \text{Molar mass of } U^{235} \approx 235 \text{ g/mol} \] \[ ...
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