Practice Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion (13.7.3) - NUCLEI

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Question 1.
What is plasma?
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Think of the state of matter that occurs at extremely high temperatures.
Question 2.
Name a challenge in controlled thermonuclear fusion.
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Consider why we can't use traditional materials to hold hot gases.
3Question 3.
What does controlled thermonuclear fusion aim to replicate?
- Combustion reactions
- Natural fusion in stars
- Chemical reactions
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Think about the source of the sun's energy.
4Question 4.
True or False: Plasma is made up of neutral atoms.
- True
- False
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Recall the characteristics of plasma.
Question 5.
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.
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Remember to convert keV to Joules for calculations.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of successfully harnessing controlled thermonuclear fusion for global energy policy and environmental impact.
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Think about current energy challenges and climate change.

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