Physics

Problem

Calculate the number of fissions per second required to produce a continuous power output of

1.0\,\mathrm{MW}

if each fission of

^{235}\mathrm{U}

releases

200\,\mathrm{MeV}

of energy. a)

6.2\times10^{16}

5.0\times10^{16}

3.1\times10^{16}

3.1\times10^{15}