Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Fusion

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of fusion reactions to meet Earth's energy needs is NOT correct?

• A)The products of fusion reactions are not hazardous as are those of fission reactions.
• B)The plasmas of high-energy particles in which fusion reactions occur can be contained by magnetic fields.
• C)The amount of energy available from fusion reactions is much larger than any that generated by other process.
• D)The use of lithium in "breeder" blankets is a disadvantage of the technology in development.
• E)The limited supply of deuterium is a disadvantage of the technology in development.

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