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If Each Nuclear Fission Reaction in a Nuclear Power Plant

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If each nuclear fission reaction in a nuclear power plant releases 173 MeV, what quantity of uranium-235 must be consumed each day to keep a 350 MW plant producing at capacity? Assume the power plant is 35% efficient.


A) 5.2 kg
B) 1.8 kg
C) 0.43 kg
D) 1.2 kg

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