Question

Since fusion and fission are opposite processes that both produce energy,why can we not simply run the process forward and then backwardrepeatedly and have a limitless supply of energy?A. The products of a fission reaction cannot be used for a fusionreaction, and the products of a fusion reaction cannot be used fora fission reaction.B. Fusion reactions can occur cheaply enough, but fission requiresvery high temperatures.C. Fusion produces energy from nuclei larger than iron, and fissionproduces energy from nuclei smaller than iron.D. Fission reactions can occur cheaply enough, but fusion requires very high temperatures

Answer 1

D. Fission reactions can occur cheaply enough, but fusion requires very high temperatures

Explanation:

One of the main reasons fusion power cannot be harnessed is that its power requirements are incredibly high. For fusion to occur, a temperature of at least 100,000,000°C is needed.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. Fission reactions can occur cheaply enough, but fusion requires very high temperatures