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Question 16

A deep-sea research station is powered by a small modular nuclear reactor.

a.

Write down the equation which links energy transferred (EEE), power (PPP), and time (ttt).

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b.

The reactor operates at a steady electrical power output of 35 MW35\text{ MW}35 MW. Calculate the total energy output of the reactor during a continuous operational run of 6.0 hours6.0\text{ hours}6.0 hours. Give your answer in joules (J\text{J}J) in standard form (scientific notation).

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c.

In a standard year of 365 days365\text{ days}365 days, the research station's reactor was online and generating power for 92%92\%92% of the year. Calculate the number of days during that year that the reactor was online. Give your answer to the nearest whole day.

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