What is nuclear fusion? Give one representative equation.

Important Questions on Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 3

What are thermal neutrons?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 4

Why is a definite minimum size of $U^{235}$ essential for the phenomenon of nuclear fission?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 5

What is the function of heavy water in nuclear reactor?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 6

Name a material which is used in making control rods in a nuclear reactor.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 7

In a nuclear reactor, what is the function of a moderator?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 8

What is the essential difference between the working of a nuclear reactor and that of a fission bomb?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 9

Name the reaction responsible for energy production in the sun.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 17 - Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion : Sources of Energy>QUESTIONS>Q 10

In our nature, where is the nuclear fusion reaction taking place continuously?