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Imagine that a reactor converts all given mass into energy and that it operates at a power level of \(10^9\) watt. The mass of the fuel consumed per hour in the reactor will be : (velocity of light, c is \(3\times10^8\) m/s)

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Energy released in one hour is \(Pt\) and equals \(mc^2\).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • 0.96 gm
  • 0.8 gm
  • \(4\times10^{-2}\) gm
  • \(6.6\times10^{-5}\) gm
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Energy produced per hour: \(E = Pt = 10^9\times3600 = 3.6\times10^{12}\) J.
All mass is converted: \(E = mc^2\), so \(m = \frac{3.6\times10^{12}}{(3\times10^8)^2} = \frac{3.6\times10^{12}}{9\times10^{16}} = 4\times10^{-5}\) kg.
\(m = 4\times10^{-5}\) kg \(= 4\times10^{-2}\) g.
Answer: (3) \(4\times10^{-2}\) gm
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