« previous next »

Author Question: There is some possibility that humanity could ruin large parts of the environment through ... (Read 32 times)

big1devin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 583
on: Jul 28, 2018
There is some possibility that humanity could ruin large parts of the environment through concentration on individual gain at societal cost. This is known as
 
  a. the tragedy of the commons.
  b. freedom.
  c. the free lunch.
  d. the outcome of economic progress.
  e. sustainable development.

Question 2

What is so difficult about making a working fusion reactor? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


cadimas

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

There are quite a few: the electric repulsion of nuclei must be overcome; plasmas
exhibit instabilities that are tough to overcome; heat exchange is not trivial (liquid lithium is
not something to be toyed with); tritium production from lithium is a problem because
tritium is radioactive; inertial schemes require precise aiming; etc.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Open, or compound The fracture projects through the skin and there is a possibility of infection or Open, or compound The fracture projects through the skin and there is a possibility of infection or
Parts of a bone. Parts of a bone.
The Principal Parts of a Multipolar Neuron The Principal Parts of a Multipolar Neuron
Large areas of permafrost are melting Large areas of permafrost are melting
Products like Beano contain enzymes that help reduce the production of gas in the large intestine Products like Beano contain enzymes that help reduce the production of gas in the large intestine
Cut the figure into two identical parts Cut the figure into two identical parts
Video: Bond in biological molecules (Ionic, Covalent and Hydrogen bonds)/ How atoms bond?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library