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Nuclear Fusion Basics

Authored by Benserming Chau

Science

11th Grade

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Nuclear Fusion Basics
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary fuel used in nuclear fusion reactions in the sun?

Uranium

Hydrogen

Helium

Carbon

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a simple description of nuclear fusion?

Splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei

Combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus

Emission of alpha particles from a nucleus

Absorption of neutrons by a nucleus

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the process that describes the energy release in nuclear fusion.

Energy is absorbed as nuclei split

Energy is released as nuclei combine

Energy is absorbed as electrons are added

Energy is released as neutrons are emitted

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain why nuclear fusion reactions are difficult to achieve on Earth compared to the sun.

The sun has a stronger magnetic field

The sun has a higher gravitational force and temperature

The sun has a higher concentration of uranium

The sun has a lower temperature

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the energy conversion in nuclear fusion?

Chemical energy to thermal energy

Thermal energy to electrical energy

Mass energy to thermal energy

Kinetic energy to potential energy

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which isotope of hydrogen is most commonly used in nuclear fusion experiments?

Protium

Deuterium

Tritium

Helium-3

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