The energy released by complete fission of one kilogram of 235U is equal to that released by the complete burning of:
A
25 tonnes of coal
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B
250 tonnes of coal
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C
2500 tonnes of coal
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D
5000 tonnes of coal
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Solution
The correct option is C 2500 tonnes of coal With a complete combustion of fission, approx. 8 kWh of heat generated from 1 kg of coal approx 12 kWh. Similarly 1 kg of uranium releases 24,000,000 kWh equal to 2500 tonnes of coal.