A standard nuclear power plant generates 3.0 GWGW of thermal power from the fission of 235U235U. Experiments show that, on average, 0.19 uu of mass is lost in each fission of a 235U235U nucleus. How many kilograms of 235U235U undergo fission each year in this power plant? Express your answer in kilograms per year.

A standard nuclear power plant generates 3.0 GWGW of thermal power from the fission of 235U235U. Experiments show that, on average, 0.19 uu of mass is lost in each fission of a 235U235U nucleus. How many kilograms of 235U235U undergo fission each year in this power plant? Express your answer in kilograms per year.

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