How Can Thorium Be Used for Nuclear Energy When It

question 116

Multiple Choice

How can thorium be used for nuclear energy when it is not fissionable?

• A)Thorium can be used as a fuel for nuclear fusion reactors.
• B)Thorium has strong nuclear shielding properties,which enhances the chain reaction.
• C)Thorium can actually be fissioned with sufficient pressure and temperature.
• D)The thorium can easily be converted to U-233,which is fissionable.

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