SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 121

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q121

The approach called ‘magnetic confinement of plasma’ is the scientific principle of which technique?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Fusion reactor

  • The approach called "magnetic confinement of plasma" is the scientific principle behind the technique known as "magnetic confinement fusion."
  • Magnetic confinement fusion is a method used in nuclear fusion research to control and contain hot plasma, which is necessary to achieve the conditions for nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun and stars.
  • In this approach, strong magnetic fields are used to confine and stabilize the high-temperature plasma, allowing scientists to study and potentially harness nuclear fusion as a clean and virtually limitless source of energy.