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Energy released in the fission of a single `._92 U^235` nucleus is `200 MeV`. The fission rate of a `._92 U^235` fuelled reactor operating at a power level of `5 W` is.

A

`1.56 xx10^(-10) s^(-1)`

B

`1.56 xx10^(11) s^(-1)`

C

`1.56 xx10^(-16) s^(-1)`

D

`1.56 xx10^(-17) s^(-1)`

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    A
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    C
    `3.125xx10^12`
    D
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