Practice Fusion and Stars - E5 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What is nuclear fusion?

💡 Hint: Think about how the Sun generates energy.

Question 2

Easy

Name a fusion process that occurs in the Sun.

💡 Hint: It involves fusing hydrogen nuclei.

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Question 1

What do stars primarily use for energy during the main sequence?

  • Fission
  • Fusion
  • Chemical Reactions

💡 Hint: Think about the process powering the Sun.

Question 2

True or False: The CNO cycle is predominantly used in low-mass stars.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall which stars use the proton-proton chain and which use CNO.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the energy released in the fusion of 4 protons into one helium-4 nucleus. Consider the mass defect if needed.

💡 Hint: Remember to convert mass defect into energy using E=Δmc²!

Question 2

Discuss the implications of achieving D-T fusion energy on Earth's energy crisis.

💡 Hint: Consider both environmental and energy security aspects.

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