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What is the main difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
What is the main difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
- Fusion reactions produce more radioactive waste than fission reactions.
- Fusion occurs at lower temperatures compared to fission.
- Fusion releases less energy than fission reactions.
- Fusion involves the merging of light nuclei, while fission involves heavy atomic nuclei splitting into smaller ones. (correct)
Which isotopes are commonly studied for potential energy production through nuclear fusion?
Which isotopes are commonly studied for potential energy production through nuclear fusion?
- Deuterium and Tritium (correct)
- Carbon and Oxygen
- Uranium and Plutonium
- Helium and Neon
What is the result of the fusion of deuterium and tritium?
What is the result of the fusion of deuterium and tritium?
- Helium and a neutron (correct)
- Lithium
- Carbon
- Neon
What is the state of matter called when isotopes of hydrogen are heated to extremely high temperatures?
What is the state of matter called when isotopes of hydrogen are heated to extremely high temperatures?
What allows the atomic nuclei to come close enough for fusion to occur in high-temperature plasmas?
What allows the atomic nuclei to come close enough for fusion to occur in high-temperature plasmas?
What is one of the main technical challenges researchers face in achieving practical nuclear fusion?
What is one of the main technical challenges researchers face in achieving practical nuclear fusion?
What is the main function of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
What is the main function of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
Why is sodium used as a coolant in some reactor designs?
Why is sodium used as a coolant in some reactor designs?
What is a major disadvantage of using sodium as a coolant in nuclear reactors?
What is a major disadvantage of using sodium as a coolant in nuclear reactors?
In a steam generator, what is the purpose of the secondary side?
In a steam generator, what is the purpose of the secondary side?
Why is an intermediate system necessary when using sodium as a coolant?
Why is an intermediate system necessary when using sodium as a coolant?
What allows for the conversion of heat produced by nuclear fission into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
What allows for the conversion of heat produced by nuclear fission into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
What is a disadvantage of BWR mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of BWR mentioned in the text?
What differentiates a CANDU reactor from light-water reactors (LWRs)?
What differentiates a CANDU reactor from light-water reactors (LWRs)?
Why is heavy water used as a moderator and coolant in a CANDU reactor?
Why is heavy water used as a moderator and coolant in a CANDU reactor?
What is the function of sodium in a liquid metal cooled reactor?
What is the function of sodium in a liquid metal cooled reactor?
Which type of reactor has the advantage of not requiring a high-pressure vessel?
Which type of reactor has the advantage of not requiring a high-pressure vessel?
What is a disadvantage of BWR related to its operation on part load?
What is a disadvantage of BWR related to its operation on part load?
What is the key difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
What is the key difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
Which process is commonly used in the functioning of nuclear power plants?
Which process is commonly used in the functioning of nuclear power plants?
What is the role of neutrons in nuclear fission?
What is the role of neutrons in nuclear fission?
Why are fusion reactions considered sustainable for energy production?
Why are fusion reactions considered sustainable for energy production?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a hydrogen bomb from an atomic bomb?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a hydrogen bomb from an atomic bomb?
In a nuclear-fueled power-producing system, what is the function of the controlled fission heat source?
In a nuclear-fueled power-producing system, what is the function of the controlled fission heat source?
What is the relationship between thermonuclear reactions and temperature?
What is the relationship between thermonuclear reactions and temperature?
What role does uranium-235 and plutonium-239 play in nuclear fission?
What role does uranium-235 and plutonium-239 play in nuclear fission?
How does the process of nuclear fission produce energy?
How does the process of nuclear fission produce energy?
What is the main component of a Nuclear Power Plant?
What is the main component of a Nuclear Power Plant?
Which type of reactor allows for complete freedom to inspect and maintain the turbine, feed heaters, and condenser during operation?
Which type of reactor allows for complete freedom to inspect and maintain the turbine, feed heaters, and condenser during operation?
What is a disadvantage of a Boiling Water Reactor compared to a Pressurized Water Reactor?
What is a disadvantage of a Boiling Water Reactor compared to a Pressurized Water Reactor?
Which part of the Pressurized Water Reactor is responsible for keeping the water at high pressure to prevent boiling?
Which part of the Pressurized Water Reactor is responsible for keeping the water at high pressure to prevent boiling?
What is a characteristic of water in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
What is a characteristic of water in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
Why does a Pressurized Water Reactor allow for reducing fuel costs?
Why does a Pressurized Water Reactor allow for reducing fuel costs?
What problem makes it difficult to reprocess fuel in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
What problem makes it difficult to reprocess fuel in a Pressurized Water Reactor?
