Why Private Billions Are Flowing Into Fusion

Why are private investments flowing into fusion energy research?

• Fusion energy promises a clean and virtually limitless energy source.

• Fusion energy is cheaper to produce than solar energy.

• Fusion energy is already commercially available.

• Fusion energy is a well-understood and risk-free technology.

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear fusion reactions?

• Uranium

• Plutonium

• Deuterium and Tritium

• Thorium

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

• Finding a suitable location for fusion reactors

• Achieving the high temperatures and pressures needed for fusion

• Disposing of nuclear waste

• Obtaining government approval

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What is the main advantage of fusion over fission as an energy source?

• Fusion produces more radioactive waste than fission.

• Fusion reactions are easier to control than fission reactions.

• Fusion has a higher energy output and produces less radioactive waste.

• Fusion requires less initial investment than fission.

Which scientific concept is crucial for containing the plasma in a fusion reactor?

• Magnetic confinement

• Thermal insulation

• Chemical bonding

• Gravitational pull

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What is the role of a tokamak in fusion research?

• It is a type of fuel used in fusion reactions.

• It is a device used to achieve magnetic confinement of plasma.

• It is a cooling system for fusion reactors.

• It is a method for extracting energy from fusion reactions.

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How does fusion energy compare to fossil fuels in terms of environmental impact?

• Fusion energy produces greenhouse gases.

• Fusion energy has a minimal environmental impact.

• Fusion energy is more polluting than fossil fuels.

• Fusion energy requires extensive mining operations.

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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 a fusion reaction

• A method for cooling fusion reactors

• A type of fusion fuel

Which of the following best describes the current status of fusion energy?

• Fusion energy is widely used in power plants.

• Fusion energy is still in the experimental and research phase.

• Fusion energy is the primary source of energy in some countries.

• Fusion energy is no longer being researched.

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

• It means the reaction has started producing more energy than it consumes.

• It indicates the fusion reactor has been successfully shut down.

• It shows that the fusion fuel has been depleted.

• It signifies the fusion reaction has failed.

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