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QuizMultiple Choice

Nuclear Energy

Question 12 • GA-GSE Physical Science B

Why are very high temperatures and pressures required for fusion to occur?

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to generate the neutrons that are needed to break the nuclei
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to overcome the repulsion between the protons in the nuclei that join
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to maintain the proper conditions to keep the chain reaction going
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to keep the uranium fuel separate from the control rods
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