If each nuclear fission reaction in a nuclear power plant releases 173 MeV (1 MeV = 1.6 10-13J) ,what quantity of Uranium-235 must be consumed each day to keep a 350MW plant producing at capacity? Assume the power plant is 35% efficient.
A) 5.2kg
B) 1.8kg
C) 0.43kg
D) 1.2kg
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