A nuclear power plant operates at 61 % of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 650 ∘C and 350 ∘C . If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.2 GW, how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour?

A nuclear power plant operates at 61 % of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 650 ∘C and 350 ∘C . If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.2 GW, how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour?

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