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If nuclear fusion can be achieved in a controlled way would that replace oil and coal as a fuel source?
For production of electricity, possibly yes. This won't be for 50 years at least in my opinion, and what the oil sitution will be then is difficult to forecast. There is plenty of coal available. Natural gas may run out. Nuclear fission will expand to some extent, and renewables like wind will also expand. I think there will be a mixture of fuels used as far ahead as we can imagine. Fusion would have to be much easier to do than seems likely at present, to become the main source of energy.
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How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reaction?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
Where would you find a nuclear fusion reaction occurring?
Nuclear fusion reactions occur in the core of stars, including the Sun, where high pressure and temperature conditions allow hydrogen atoms to combine and release a tremendous amount of energy. Scientists are also working on creating controlled nuclear fusion in experimental reactors on Earth as a potential source of sustainable energy.
Why is nuclear fusion not used?
Because you are using two positively charged nuclei you must have a lot of heat to overcome the repelling nature. At the moment on earth we cannot get to these temperatures - therefore at this present time it is not used.
Which statements are related to nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. Fusion reactions are the source of energy in stars, including our Sun. Scientists are working on creating controlled nuclear fusion reactions as a potential source of clean and limitless energy on Earth. Nuclear fusion differs from nuclear fission, which involves splitting atomic nuclei into smaller fragments.
Does nuclear fusion occur?
Nuclear fusion occurs at the core of the sun (and other stars) providing huge amount of energy to the rest of the solar system. It has also been achieved on Earth, though not in a controlled and sustained manner.
Does nuclear power plants uses nuclear fusion?
No, they rely on fission. Controlled fusion is the holy grail of nuclear power.
Nuclear fusion opperratin?
Nuclear fusion on earth has not been achieved in any way that could produce power, but experiments continue.
Why us fusion not used to generate electrical power?
Today nuclear fusion is not controlled at industry scale.
What percentage is nuclear fusion used in the US?
0% No country gets any of its energy from fusion as nobody has figured out how to build a controlled fusion reactor.
What are the Application of nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion has been used for nuclear transformation, which is the production of new materials by fusion, and for the type of specific type of transformation called nuclear synthesis, which is the production of materials not normally found in nature. It has been used in nuclear bombs, specifically fusion bombs or hydrogen bombs. There is hope that nuclear fusion can be used to provide power for generation of electricity, though this has not yet been achieved in a practical system. There is a link below to an article on nuclear fusion.
What has the author William P Allis written?
William P Allis has written: 'Nuclear fusion' -- subject(s): Collected works, Controlled fusion
Is nuclear fusion experimental?
Fusion power is definitely still in the experimental stage; so far it takes more energy to get the fuel to fuse in a controlled way than is liberated by the fusion.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reaction?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
Describe the energy of nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion has not yet been achieved on Earth but it is the process by which the un and stars are believed to gain their energy. At the moment nuclear reactors use nuclear fission, which is the splitting of radioactive nucleii. Nuclear fussion is the combining, or the fusion, of atoms which would release much much more energy. Many scientists believe that this is the way we need to go to solve the energy crisis.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
