Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Status of Nuclear

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the status of nuclear fusion as an energy source?

• A)Nuclear fusion generates some electrical power today.
• B)Nuclear fusion will be a viable source of energy by the year 2010.
• C)Nuclear fusion will solve all of our energy problems in the 21st century.
• D)Nuclear fusion may help solve our energy problems in the future.

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A mathematical expression involving floating-point numbers which are numbers with decimal points.

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