Question

An atomic power nuclear reactor can deliver 300 MW. The energy released due to fission of each nucleus of uranium atoms $U^{238}$ is 170 MeV. The number of uranium atoms fissioned per hour will be

• A. $30 \times 10^{25}$
• B. $4 \times 10^{22}$
• C. $10 \times 10^{20}$
• D. $5 \times 10^{15}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$4 \times 10^{22}$

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): $4 \times 10^{22}$.