On fission,a $U^{235}$ nucleus releases $3 \times 10^{-11} \, J$ of energy. In a $1 \, GW$ nuclear reactor,$4.2 \%$ of this energy is converted to useful energy. The $U^{235}$ consumed (in grams) in half an hour is closest to (Avogadro number $N_A = 6.023 \times 10^{23}$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $50$
  • C
    $500$
  • D
    $1000$

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