Practice Controlled thermonuclear fusion - 13.7.3 | 13. NUCLEI | CBSE 12 Physics Part 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is plasma?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the state of matter that occurs at extremely high temperatures.

Question 2

Easy

Name a challenge in controlled thermonuclear fusion.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why we can't use traditional materials to hold hot gases.

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Question 1

What does controlled thermonuclear fusion aim to replicate?

  • Combustion reactions
  • Natural fusion in stars
  • Chemical reactions

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the source of the sun's energy.

Question 2

True or False: Plasma is made up of neutral atoms.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the characteristics of plasma.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the temperature needed for a fusion reaction of deuterium nuclei to occur if the average kinetic energy at that temperature is around 400 keV.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to convert keV to Joules for calculations.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of successfully harnessing controlled thermonuclear fusion for global energy policy and environmental impact.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about current energy challenges and climate change.

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