Energy released in the fission of a single ${ }_{92} U^{235}$ nucleus is $200 \ MeV$. The fission rate of a ${ }_{92} U^{235}$ fuelled reactor operating at a power level of $32 \ kW$ is:

  • A
    $32 \times 10^{13} / s$
  • B
    $10^{15} / s$
  • C
    $10^{11} / s$
  • D
    $10^{12} / s$

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