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A tolkamals fusion test reactor works on
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (07 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A bombardment of thermal neutrons with uraniurn-235
  • B magnetic confinement of plasma
  • C electric discharge under high voltage bias
  • D acceleration of charged particles in electromagnetic fields
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The correct answer is: magnetic confinement of plasma
A tokamak reactor uses magnetic fields to confine hot plasma in a doughnut shape region. Plasma is heated by bombardment of accelerated particles to acheive ignition. For self sustained thermonuclear fusion but ignition is not achieved till date.

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