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Chapter 13, Problem 21AC
To determine
From the following options, the major obstacle in developing a fusion reactor is the:
a. production of radioactive waste.
b. high temperature requirement.
c. lack of fusion fuel on Earth.
d. lack of understanding about requirements for fusion reaction.
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