If a reactor produces an average power of 1000 MW for a year, a. How much U-235 is used up assuming 200 MeV are released per fission and the  efficiency is 33.3%?  b. Also, how much mass is turned into energy?  Clearly show all your work and reasoning.

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2. If a reactor produces an average power of 1000 MW for a year,
a. How much U-235 is used up assuming 200 MeV are released per fission and the 
efficiency is 33.3%? 
b. Also, how much mass is turned into energy? 
Clearly show all your work and reasoning.

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