CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.7.3 Energy Resources Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the source of the Sun's energy?

A

chemical reactions in the Sun's core

B

γ\gamma-emissions in the Sun's core

C

nuclear fission in the Sun's core

D

nuclear fusion in the Sun's core

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Research is being carried out to produce electrical energy from the fusion of hydrogen nuclei.
Which row shows two of the problems in designing a fusion reactor?

temperature
needed

why obtaining a high density
of hydrogen nuclei is difficult

very low

the nuclei are negatively charged
and repel each other

very low

the nuclei are positively charged
and repel each other

very high

the nuclei are negatively charged
and repel each other

very high

the nuclei are positively charged
and repel each other

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the main process by which energy is produced in the Sun?

A

combustion

B

nuclear fission

C

nuclear fusion

D

radioactive decay

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