A nuclear power plant operates at 66 % of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 630 ∘C and 390 ∘C. If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.0 GW , how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour? Express your answer using two significant figures.

A nuclear power plant operates at 66 % of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 630 ∘C and 390 ∘C. If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.0 GW , how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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A nuclear power plant operates at 66 % of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 630 ^∘C and 390 ^∘C.

If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.0 GW , how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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