NEST2024PhysicsNuclear Physics
Assume that when ₉₂²³⁵ U undergoes fission, about 0.1 percent of the original mass is released as energy. When coal is burned, about 32.6 10^6 J.kg ⁻¹ of heat is liberated. The ratio of the amount of ₉₂²³⁵ U to coal required to power a 100 MW electric power plant per day is closest to
Options
- A1 kg of ₉₂²³⁵ U : 3 10^3 ~kg of coal
- B100 g of ₉₂²³⁵ U : 3 10^5 ~kg of coal
- C10 g of ₉₂²³⁵ U : 3 10^6 ~kg of coal
- D1 g of ₉₂²³⁵ U : 3 10^4 ~kg of coal
Correct answer
B. 100 g of ₉₂²³⁵ U : 3 10^5 ~kg of coal
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