Nuclear Fusion Quiz

What is nuclear fusion?

• The process of converting mass to energy

• The process of transferring mass to a new nucleus

• The splitting of large unstable nuclei

• The fusing of light nuclei to make heavier nuclei

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What is an example of nuclear fusion?

• Decay of radioactive elements

• Fission of uranium nuclei

• Fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium-3

• Combustion of fossil fuels

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What is the reason behind the large amounts of energy released in nuclear fusion?

• The conversion of mass to energy

• The transfer of mass to the new nucleus

• The decrease in temperature during fusion

• The increase in pressure during fusion

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What is the temperature required for nuclear fusion to occur?

• 100 million degrees Celsius

• 1 billion degrees Celsius

• 1 million degrees Celsius

• 10 million degrees Celsius

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What is a major advantage of nuclear fusion over nuclear fission?

• It produces radioactive waste

• It requires high temperatures and pressures

• It can easily be done on Earth

• It releases less energy

What is the main source of nuclear fusion on Earth?

• Nuclear power plants

• Geothermal energy

• Stars

• Solar energy

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What is the main source of energy released in nuclear fusion?

• The mass of the original nuclei

• The speed of light squared

• The pressure during fusion

• The temperature during fusion

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What is nuclear fission used for on Earth?

• To generate electricity

• To produce radioactive waste

• To fuel stars

• To convert mass to energy

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