What is the energy released by the fission of $1 \, g$ of $U^{235}$?

  • A
    $2.5 \times 10^9 \, kWh$
  • B
    $2.5 \times 10^4 \, kWh$
  • C
    $2.5 \times 10^{-2} \, kWh$
  • D
    $2.5 \times 10^7 \, kWh$

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