Researchers are studying possible ways to use the process of nuclear fusion to generate electricity. In what ways would fusion be better than fission for use in power plants?.

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Minnie

Biology

8 September, 06:18

Researchers are studying possible ways to use the process of nuclear fusion to generate electricity. In what ways would fusion be better than fission for use in power plants?.

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Felipe Lin · Answer 1

Answer: Select all the correct answers.

A. The fuel used for fusion is abundant in nature and easy to obtain.

D. Fusion has fewer safety risks than fission.

E. Fusion doesn't produce radioactive waste products.

Addyson Good · Answer 2

Fusion does not generate radioactive waste.

Explanation:

This is because fission is borne from splitting heavy atoms into lighter atoms, releasing high energy particle in the process such as neutrons, alpha and beta particles. Nuclear fusion fuses lighter atoms into heavier atoms producing very few radioactive particles. There is also fewer chances of a meltdown of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor hence reducing chances of an accident.