Nuclear Fusion Energy

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What equation explains the energy released in fusion?

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E=mc²

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Fill in the blank: ITER’s primary goal is to study ______ in a tokamak reactor.

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Large-scale fusion

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Which two isotopes are commonly fused in nuclear fusion experiments?

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Deuterium and Tritium

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Nuclear fusion is the ______ of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

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Combination

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What is one major benefit of fusion energy?

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Unlimited clean energy with minimal radioactive waste

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the primary fuel used in most nuclear fusion reactions?

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Deuterium and Tritium.

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What is the main difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

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Fusion combines nuclei, while fission splits them.

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What is a tokamak?

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A device used to confine plasma in nuclear fusion experiments.

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What is the temperature required for nuclear fusion to occur?

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Temperatures of millions of degrees Celsius.