2. What is Fusion? Fusion is the process where two atoms of hydrogen join together, or fuse, to produce a helium atom The source are two atomic nuclei bonding.
3. Continued. Fusion is responsible for powering the sun and stars. It can be produced by humans 15 of the periodic elements were made using fusion.
4. Why is fusion so important? It is the reason that all the elements were created and is the power source behind the sun and all other stars.
5. Why would doctor Dr. Octavius try to create a fusion reaction? He was trying to make a fusion reaction where it would be a renewable and provide power for the whole world. He later became evil and had intentions of ruling all of the world and its power.
6. Could fusion create an explosion? Yes. In actual life, scientists have carried out uncontrolled nuclear fusion in the form of nuclear weapons causing deliberate and possibly fatal explosions.
8. The main differences between a nuclear power plant (NPP) and an atomic bomb are: The nuclear fission process in the NPP is controllable while that in the atomic bomb is not controllable. The uranium used in the NPP is usually natural or slightly enriched while that in the uranium atomic bomb is very highly enriched. The plutonium, if used as fuel, in NPP is used in low plutonium concentration in a matrix of depleted, natural, or low enriched uranium and the plutonium is of low isotopic purity. The plutonium used in a plutonium atomic bomb is of high concentration and much higher isotopic purity.
9. A lesson on Fusion in the future http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ9j2cajRo4&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
10. The Movies Portrayal of Fusion Vs. Reality Magnetic fields- In the movie, The fusion creates a magnetic field strong enough to pull of watches and ext off the audience watching. In reality, the magnetic fields created by the fusion wouldn’t affect anything outside the reaction itself.
11. Continued- Explosions- -In both the movie and reality, it is possible for the nuclear fusion reactor to explode and destroy parts of the city. -An explosion this big would be more deliberate then accidental. Example- atomic bomb.
12. Continued Tritium- The movie states that there is only 25 pounds of tritium worldwide. In reality, there ARE trace amounts in nature that is NATURALY made. But it can also be human made, like other elements.
13. Continued. Fusion Power- The movie states fusion could power the whole earth. This is not entirely wrong. With enough fusion reactors, some scientists predict that the earth could very well be powered through fusion. The problem is the cost and lack of industrialization in some 3rd world countries.
14. Overall, Movie vs. Reality. Overall, The movie isn’t completely accurate. The movie has the right idea of fusion, but not all of the effects, including the magnetic fields, amount of tritium in the world, nuclear power, and the explosion that could be caused by the fusion reactor.
