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← ScienceWhich consequence results when a nuclear fusion reactor decreases core particle momentum?
A)Increased radiative energy confinement time
B)Decreased probability of quantum tunneling✓
C)Reduced neutron flux to reactor walls
D)Enhanced alpha particle energy deposition
💡 Explanation
Decreased particle momentum reduces the energy available to overcome the Coulomb barrier via quantum tunneling. Fusion probability is highly dependent on overcoming this barrier via **quantum tunneling** with high kinetic energy; therefore the reaction rate strongly decreases, rather than enhancing reactivity given high temperatures needed in fusion reactors.
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