Physics

Problem

Determine the minimum mass of

^{235}\text{U}

required to produce

1.0\,\text{GWh}

of electrical energy if the overall plant efficiency is

40\%

. (Assume

200\,\text{MeV}

is released per fission.) a)

44\,\text{g}

220\,\text{g}

110\,\text{g}

55\,\text{g}