6.3 - Fusion Research on Earth
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Practice Questions
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What is nuclear fusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how stars produce energy.
Name one method used to achieve fusion.
💡 Hint: One involves magnetic fields, and the other involves lasers.
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What is the primary advantage of fusion energy?
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental impact.
True or False: A tokamak reactor primarily utilizes lasers.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of fusion method works.
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If a tokamak reactor achieves a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, explain what the kinetic energy of the particles involved enables.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature and energy.
Discuss how advancements in laser technology have impacted inertial confinement fusion research.
💡 Hint: Consider technological improvements in efficiency.
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