Exceedingly High Temperatures Are Needed in a Fusion Reactor Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

Exceedingly high temperatures are needed in a fusion reactor because _______.

• A) electrostatic barriers must be overcome
• B) the fuel must be ionized
• C) combustion needs heat to occur
• D) water must be boiled and pressurized.

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