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Yes and no.
- A-bomb or Atomic Bomb is a generic term simply meaning a bomb getting its energy from the atom. This name has become commonly used to mean Fission bomb.
- Nuclear Bomb is a generic term simply meaning a bomb getting its energy from the nucleus of the atom, can be used interchangeably with Atomic bomb as a generic term.
- Fission Bomb is a term for a specific type of Atomic/Nuclear bomb getting its energy from the fission (breaking up) of large atomic nuclei (e.g., Uranium or Plutonium).
- Fusion Bomb, H-bomb, or Hydrogen Bomb is a term for a specific type of Atomic/Nuclear bomb getting its energy from the fusion (combining) of small atomic nuclei (e.g., Deuterium or Tritium).
Most modern Nuclear Weapons use combinations of Fission and Fusion to get desired results. This makes it hard to put them in fixed categories.
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What does the letter H in 'H-bomb' stand for?
The H in H-Bomb stands for Hydrogen.
Is a atom bomb more powerful than a h-bomb?
No the atom bomb is not more powerful then the H-bomb
When was the h bomb used?
The H bomb (fusion bomb) has never been used in anger.
What is an h-bomb?
hydrogen bomb
What Manhattan Project scientist is known as the 'Father of the H-Bomb'?
Edward Teller was known as the "Father of the H-bomb". The H-Bomb was invented after the war. The A-Bomb (or Atomic Bomb) was invented during WW2 by Oppenheimer.
When was H-Bomb Ferguson born?
H-Bomb Ferguson was born in 1929.
When did H-Bomb Ferguson die?
H-Bomb Ferguson died in 2006.
Does the H bomb have radiation?
Yes. Hydrogen bombs are, in fact, a variety of atomic weapon.
Are A-Bomb and H-Bomb the same?
They are similar, but different. Research continued after WWII and developed more efficient methods of producing nuclear explosions. H-bombs are very much more powerful that A-bombs were.
What is the definition of the H-Bomb?
Hydrogen- Bomb
Name of h-bomb?
Hydrogen Bomb
What is H-Bomb?
It refers to hydrogen bomb.
