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Assuming the splitting of 235U{}^{235}\text{U} nucleus liberates 200 MeV energy, find (a) the energy liberated in the fission of 1 kg of 235U{}^{235}\text{U} and (b) the mass of the coal with calorific value of 30 kJ/g which is equivalent to 1 kg of 235U{}^{235}\text{U} .

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