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It's not possible for a nuclear reactor to form an atom bomb, as the fissile material is spread out through a large volume, whereas a bomb requires a small concentrated core of the fissile material. Also a bomb requires almost pure U235 or Pu239, whilst a reactor uses low enrichment, about 4 percent U235 to start with.
What is possible is a loss of coolant leading to fuel damage and release of activity. This type of event has to be made as unlikely as possible, by design. Large disruptive failures of the reactor pressure vessel are discounted, but smaller failures are allowed for in the design to ensure that safety measures and equipment will contain such failures without release of radioactivity outside the plant.
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What year did the Chernobyl nuclear power plant blow up?
1986
Which country did the Chernobyl power plant blow up in?
Current day Ukraine. But in 1986 when it happened it was considered the Soviet Union
Do power plants blow up after 50 years?
No, power plants do not blow up after 50 years.
Will your computer blow up if you plant a bomb in modern warfare 2?
no
Can one tank blow up everything in the galaxy?
Nothing within human power can blow up everything in the galaxy.
Did he blow up the kings castle?
How did who blow up which castle???Do you think ANYBODY could have the vaguest idea of what in the world you are talking about??
Could aliens blow up the internet?
Probably not
How do you blow up a cars engine?
There are several ways to blow up a cars engine. If your car loses all its oil and you don't shut off the engine you could blow it. You could blow it by over revving the engine for long periods of time. If the engine doesn't have water in it it could run hot and quit.
What damage will you do to your car if you install the wrong power converter?
You have to be careful when installing power converters in your car. Installing the wrong type could blow up your speakers or not give them enough power to work properly which will in turn damage them.
What date did the nuclear power station blow up?
31st February :-)
What are power kegs?
Powder kegs are literally small barrels filled with gunpowder. Figuratively they are something that is very volatile, a situation that could easily blow up.
What could cause your Wii to blow up?
Hacking your Wii!
