In a nuclear reactor, the fuel is consumed at the rate of 
. The power generated (in kW) is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
From Einstein's mass-energy relation, the energy released is 
where, 
is mass and 
is speed of light.
Given, 
The rate at which energy is dissipated is known as power,
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