Nuclear Fusion Energy

What is nuclear fusion?

• Splitting of heavy atomic nuclei

• Combination of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus

• A chemical reaction that releases energy

• The process of burning fossil fuels

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Which two isotopes are commonly fused in nuclear fusion experiments?

• Helium and Lithium

• Deuterium and Tritium

• Oxygen and Carbon

• Uranium and Plutonium

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Where does nuclear fusion occur naturally?

• Earth's core

• Stars, including the Sun

• Volcanic eruptions

• Oceans

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What equation explains the energy released in fusion?

• F=ma

• E=mc²

• PV=nRT

• V=IR

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Nuclear fusion is the ______ of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

• Splitting

• Combination

• Reaction

• Process

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The essential state of matter for nuclear fusion is ______.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What is the primary function of a tokamak?

• Generate electricity directly from hydrogen

• Constrain plasma using magnetic fields

• Compress fuel pellets with lasers

• Burn hydrogen fuel

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Where is ITER located?

• USA

• China

• France

• Japan

Fill in the blank: ITER is located in ______.

• USA

• China

• France

• Japan

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Fill in the blank: ITER’s primary goal is to study ______ in a tokamak reactor.

• Commercial energy

• Large-scale fusion

• Laser efficiency

• Portable reactors