When an atom of 235U undergoes fission in a reactor, about 200 MeV of energy is liberated. Suppose that a reactor using uranium-235 has an output of 700 MW and is 20 percent efficient. (a) How many uranium atoms does it consume in one day? (b) What mass of uranium does it consume each day?![]() |
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