nuclear fusion
Fusion powers stars. This topic is part of Nuclear Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
nuclear fusion trivia questions
Nuclear fusion combines light nuclei into what?
Answer: Heavier nucleus
Bonus fact: Fusion powers stars.
What element is fused in the Sun's core?
Answer: Hydrogen
Bonus fact: Hydrogen nuclei ultimately form helium.
Why does fusion require extremely high temperatures?
Answer: Nuclei must overcome electrostatic repulsion
Bonus fact: Fast-moving nuclei can approach closely enough for the strong nuclear force to act.
Nuclear fusion occurs when what combines to form a new nucleus?
Answer: Two atomic nuclei
Bonus fact: Fusion powers the Sun and other stars.
What is ITER designed to study?
Answer: Nuclear fusion
Bonus fact: ITER is an international experiment intended to demonstrate sustained fusion conditions at a large scale.