Why Private Billions Are Flowing Into Fusion

Takes two small nuclei and combines them into a larger nucleus

• fission

• fusion

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What is the primary reason private investors are interested in nuclear fusion?

• It is a well-established technology with immediate returns

• Fusion promises a nearly limitless source of clean energy

• Fusion is cheaper than renewable energy sources

• Fusion technology is already widely used in industry

Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving nuclear fusion?

• Finding a suitable fuel source

• Maintaining extremely high temperatures and pressures

• Preventing radioactive waste

• Reducing the size of fusion reactors

What is the main fuel used in nuclear fusion reactions?

• Uranium

• Plutonium

• Deuterium and Tritium

• Thorium

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Why is nuclear fusion considered a cleaner energy source compared to fission?

• It produces no greenhouse gases

• It uses less water

• It generates less radioactive waste

• It is more efficient

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What is the role of magnetic confinement in fusion reactors?

• To cool down the plasma

• To contain the plasma and maintain its stability

• To increase the reaction rate

• To reduce energy consumption

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Which of the following is a potential benefit of successful nuclear fusion?

• Increased carbon emissions

• Depletion of natural resources

• Reduction in global warming

• Increased nuclear waste

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What is the Lawson Criterion in the context of nuclear fusion?

• A measure of the energy output of a fusion reaction

• A condition for achieving net energy gain in fusion

• A method for cooling fusion reactors

• A technique for extracting fusion energy

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Which element is primarily used in the fusion process in stars?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

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What is the significance of achieving 'ignition' in a fusion reaction?

• It means the reaction can sustain itself without external energy

• It indicates the reaction has started

• It shows the reaction is safe

• It proves the reaction is efficient

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