MDCAT Physics MCQ #2856

A nuclear reactor produces 2000 MW for 1 hour. How many joules of energy are generated?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2856

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nuclear reactor produces 2000 MW for 1 hour. How many joules of energy are generated?

    • A) 7.2 × 10⁹ J
    • B) 7.2 × 10¹⁰ J
    • C) 2 × 10⁹ J
    • D) 2 × 10¹¹ J

    Answer: 7.2 × 10⁹ J

    Explanation: Energy = power × time = 2000 × 10⁶ W × 3600 s = 7.2 × 10⁹ J. Option B miscalculates unit conversion.