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Atomic bombs use nuclear fission to cause near perpetual chains of reactions. Nuclear warheads (Nukes) just sums up all the different types, including hydrogen bombs (which use nuclear fusion, a much more potent type of power) and atomic bombs. So yes, they are the same.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis is a very simplistic answer: A Hydrogen Bomb is a type of nuclear bomb. It uses hydrogen fusion (combining atoms) to release the nuclear energy. The first "atomic" bombs used uranium or plutonium fission (splitting atoms) to release nuclear energy. So they are nuclear weapons also.
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∙ 11y agoTechnically yes, as both obtain their energy from the binding energy of the atomic nucleus.
There are two different types of mechanism of these bombs:
- fission bombs, these bombs obtain their energy by splitting very massive atoms up into lighter atoms. These are commonly called atom bombs.
- fusion bombs, these bombs obtain their energy by joining very light atoms together into heavier atoms. These are commonly called hydrogen bombs.
But either can equally validly be called either nuclear bombs or atom bombs.
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∙ 14y agoYes, they both are a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission.
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Is the inside of a baseball identical to the inside of an atom bomb?
The inside of an atom bomb is not the same as the inside of a baseball, but the fissile material (enriched uranium/plutonium) contained in an atom bomb could be about the same size as a baseball. The material is surrounded by shaped explosives, detonators, control circuits and a suitable casing. If a baseball was the same as an atomic bomb, nobody would play the game due to an unacceptable risk of vapourisation or radiation poisoning.
Why was the German bombed with atom bomb?
There were no atomic bombs used in or on Germany.
Can heat of an Atom bomb melt glass half a mile away?
Yes, it can as the heat of the atomic bomb is at about 60 degrees throughout a mile.
Which is most powerful a nuke an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb?
An H-Bomb is 1000 times stronger than an atomic bomb. Atomic explosions are based on splitting atoms and is a fission explosion or fission bomb. The Hydrogen bomb (also called H-Bomb) is a Fusion reaction where atoms are forced together. Atomic bombs were used in World War II, Hydrogen bombs have been tested, but not used in war.
Why should people care about the atomic bomb?
People should care about the atomic bomb attack because that is how WWII ended. It's a big deal considering that America was once allies with Japan and now they turn on the American citizens, so America decided to turn back on them and drop the Atom Bomb, or "Atomic Bomb".
Is the atom bomb and the atomic bomb the same thing?
Yes, it is!
Is there a diffrience between the atom bomb and the atomic bomb?
No they are the same thing.
Is atom bomb different to atomic bomb?
No.
Is the atom bomb and a nuke the same?
No, an atomic bomb uses fission, but a nuclear or thermonuclear bomb combines fission and nuclear fusion. Therefore, a nuke is more powerful than an atom bomb.
What is the full form of Atom-bomb?
atomic bomb
Does an atomic bomb split an atom?
no it doesnt
What is a catchy title for the atomic bomb?
The A-Bomb and Atom Bomb, those are cool to say.
Is the atom bomb and the hydrogen bomb the same thing?
No. Atomic bombs use fission, hydrogen bombs use fusion (and are more powerful)
What energy changes in an atom bomb?
Atomic bomb is a very danger bomb. IT emits the nucleus energy.
What did anishtain do?
he created atom but he did not create the atomic bomb
What about the atom can make an atomic bomb?
Fission and/or fusion.
What is the difference between an atom bomb and an atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb killed millions of people in just one bomb , the napalm on the other hand , was nothing like it . Napalm is a chemical device ... it produces fire (it's also called jellied gasoline). An atomic bomb is a nuclear device ... and puts out considerably more energy.
