Assuming an average of 3.6 MeV energy release per d-d fusion, calculate the volume (in km3) of water which would be needed to supply the world's annual primary energy needs of 570 EJ. The natural abundance of 2H is 0.0156%.
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Assuming an average of 3.6 MeV energy release per d-d fusion, calculate the volume (in km3) of water which would be needed to supply the world's annual primary energy needs of 570 EJ. The natural abundance of 2H is 0.0156%.
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