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WAEC Physics 2012 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Nuclear fusion is not used as a source of energy because

  • A. A. a very high temperature is neededCorrect
  • B. B. the fuel for the reaction is not easy to obtain
  • C. C. less energy is released
  • D. D. the reaction is too slow

Explanation

Nuclear fusion reaction requires very high temperature for the reaction to take place, making it difficult to use as a practical energy source currently.

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