To run efficiently and productively, a fusion reaction must operate at temperatures greater than __ degrees C.
A) 100
B) 2,000
C) 1,000,000
D) 100,000,000
E) 350,000,000
d
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To overcome this repulsion, the nuclei must be heated to a temperature of about 50 million degrees. At this temperature most nuclei are moving fast enough so that they can collide and produce fusion. Yes.
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To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the temperature conditions required for a fusion reaction to operate efficiently and productively. Fusion reactions occur when atomic nuclei come together to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This is the same process that powers the sun and other stars.
In order for fusion to occur, the atomic nuclei must overcome their natural repulsion to come close enough for the strong nuclear force to bind them together. This requires an extremely high temperature, usually in the range of millions of degrees.
Let's consider the answer options:
A) 100 degrees Celsius is too low for fusion reactions to take place, so it can be ruled out.
B) 2,000 degrees Celsius is still too low for fusion reactions to occur, so it can also be ruled out.
C) 1,000,000 degrees Celsius is getting closer to the required temperature range but is still not high enough for efficient fusion reactions.
D) 100,000,000 degrees Celsius is a significantly higher temperature and falls within the suitable range for fusion reactions. This option is a plausible choice.
E) 350,000,000 degrees Celsius is even higher than the previous option and would also fall within the suitable temperature range for fusion reactions.
Therefore, either option D) 100,000,000 degrees Celsius or option E) 350,000,000 degrees Celsius could be the correct answer. However, since option D is closer to the lower end of the suitable temperature range, it seems to be the more reasonable choice.