
Nuclear Fusion Quiz
Authored by Daniel Andrews
Physics
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is nuclear fusion?
The fusing of light nuclei to make heavier nuclei
The splitting of large unstable nuclei
The process of transferring mass to a new nucleus
The process of converting mass to energy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of nuclear fusion?
Combustion of fossil fuels
Decay of radioactive elements
Fission of uranium nuclei
Fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of energy for stars?
Chemical reactions
Nuclear fusion
Solar radiation
Nuclear fission
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the equation used to calculate the energy released in nuclear fusion?
E = m^2c
E = mc
E = mc^2
E = m/c
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't nuclear fusion currently be done on Earth?
Lack of funding for research
Lack of suitable materials
High temperatures and pressures required
Lack of interest in the scientific community
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
Fusion requires high temperatures and pressures, while fission does not
Fission produces radioactive waste, while fusion does not
All of the above
Fusion releases more energy than fission
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the temperature required for nuclear fusion to occur?
1 million degrees Celsius
10 million degrees Celsius
100 million degrees Celsius
1 billion degrees Celsius
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