Question

Why has nuclear fusion been difficult to develop?

A. Fuel for nuclear fusion is very rare.
B. Fusion normally occurs in the vacuum of space and the atmosphere on Earth stops the
reaction.
C. It is hard to recreate the extremely high temperatures and pressures found inside stars.
D. An efficient shape to contain the reaction has not been found.

Answer 1

C. It is hard to recreate the extremely high temperatures and pressures found inside stars.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fusion occurs when atomic nuclei are forcefully combined to create a new atomic nuclei or subatomic particles. In nature, this process takes place in our Sun and other stars. Within stars, extremely high temperatures and pressures are achieved and cause nuclear fusion to occur. Humans have not yet been successful in recreating the environment necessary to mimic this process.