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1.7.3 Energy resources

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Question 102

Which row correctly identifies the process by which energy is released in a commercial nuclear power reactor, the primary mechanism of heat transfer through the solid metal walls of the reactor's heat exchanger, and a method by which the resulting electrical energy can be stored for later use?

Process of energy releaseHeat transfer through metal wallsEnergy storage method
Afusionradiationbiofuel
Bfissionconductionpumped hydroelectric
Cfissionconvectionfossil fuels
Dfusionconductionpumped hydroelectric
A

Fusion, radiation, biofuel

B

Fission, conduction, pumped hydroelectric

C

Fission, convection, fossil fuels

D

Fusion, conduction, pumped hydroelectric

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