Foundation
Physics Foundation
Sources of Energy
Question

Which of the following cannot be used to produce electricity ?

Geothermal energy

Hydro energy

 Nuclear fission

Nuclear fusion

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Electricity production typically involves converting various energy sources into electrical energy. Geothermal energy uses Earth's heat, hydro energy uses flowing water, and nuclear fission splits atoms to generate heat for turbines. However, nuclear fusion—the process powering the sun—has not yet been sustainably controlled for electricity generation on Earth due to extreme technical challenges in containing and stabilizing the reaction.

Final Answer: Nuclear fusion