In neutron-induced fission of a nucleus

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Nuclei · Nuclei

Problem

In neutron-induced fission of a 92235U{}_{92}^{235}\mathrm{U} nucleus, usable energy of 185 MeV185\,\mathrm{MeV} is released. If a 92235U{}_{92}^{235}\mathrm{U} reactor operates continuously at a power level of 100 MW100\,\mathrm{MW}, how long will it take for 1 kg1\,\mathrm{kg} of uranium to be consumed?

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