Question: Question 1 [ 8 ] Mohammad purchased a Toyota Highlander Hybrid that consumes about 6 L of gasoline a day, and the capacity of the

Question 1[8]
Mohammad purchased a Toyota Highlander Hybrid that consumes about 6 L of gasoline a day, and the capacity of the fuel tank of a car is about 60L. Depending on the temperature in Saudi Arabia, the density of gasoline ranges from 0.68 to 0.78kgL, and its lower heating value is about 44,000Kjkg. He refuels the car twice per month with Octane-91 at an expense of SAR 250. He also needs to spend around SAR 7000 for maintenance every year. Suppose Mohammad has an offer to replace the existing engine with a nuclear engine powered by uranium (U-235). Toyota offers to equip the engine with 50g of the nuclear fuel U-235. One kg of U-235 releases 6.731010kJ of heat. If fuel efficiency of the nuclear-engine is 98%, answer the followings:
(i) Estimate a period of refueling his new car for the average driving conditions. [4]
(ii) The cost of the nuclear engine is SAR 85,000. Is it a reasonable price? Why? [4]
 Question 1[8] Mohammad purchased a Toyota Highlander Hybrid that consumes about

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