a. the number of deuterium atoms is $3.0 \times 10^{26}$ atoms.b. The cost of energy per $\mathrm{kWh}$ is $\$ 0.08$and hence the cost of total energy produced is$\left(2.18 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{kWh}\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{S} 0.08}{1 \mathrm{kWh}}\right)=\$1.74 \times 10^{6} .$c. Therefore, the cost of one $\mathrm{kg}$ of deuterium is $\$ 1500\$ .d. It depends on the net energy produced and how much it is worth to fuse deuterium.

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Christina K.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Christina K.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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