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10. A nuclear reactor is 35% efficient and has a power output of 350 MW. If we
consider all the fission reactions to give out the same energy, 2.78 x 1011 J
how many moles of uranium-235 is needed each second by the power station?
AA 5.975 x 105
B 5.935 x 105
C 5.835 x 105
D 5.739 x 105

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