correct question answer get upvote 314. How is a tokamak used in nuclear fusion research?
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Step 1: A tokamak is a type of nuclear fusion reactor that uses a powerful magnetic field to confine and control plasma, which is the state of matter needed for nuclear fusion to occur. Show more…
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