Nuclear Fusion Quiz

What is nuclear fusion?

• The conversion of energy into mass

• The splitting of large unstable nuclei

• The combination of protons and neutrons

• The fusing of light nuclei to make heavier nuclei

What is an example of nuclear fusion?

• The formation of helium-3 from two hydrogen nuclei

• The formation of carbon-12 from two oxygen-16 nuclei

• The formation of uranium-235 from two uranium-238 nuclei

• The formation of nitrogen-14 from two carbon-12 nuclei

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

• The conversion of mass to energy

• The formation of radioactive waste

• The transfer of mass to the new nucleus

• The increase in temperature and pressure

What is the temperature required for nuclear fusion to occur?

• 1 million degrees Celsius

• 10 million degrees Celsius

• 1 billion degrees Celsius

• 100 million degrees Celsius

Why can't nuclear fusion currently be done on Earth?

• Lack of experimental research

• Inability to produce hydrogen fuel

• Lack of funding

• High temperatures and pressures required

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

• Fusion releases more energy than fission

• Fusion produces radioactive waste

• Fission is used to fuel stars

• Fission happens at lower temperatures than fusion

What is the main advantage of nuclear fusion over nuclear fission?

• Fusion produces more energy

• Fusion is easier to control

• Fusion doesn't produce radioactive waste

• Fusion doesn't require high temperatures

What is the main use of nuclear fission on Earth?

• To produce medical isotopes

• To fuel nuclear submarines

• To power spacecraft

• To generate electricity