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The main one has been the terror of the cold war and all the side effects from that terror.
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How did the build up of nuclear weapons discourage their use?
Eventually there were so many nuclear weapons, total destruction of the Earth was possible. The term "Mutually assured destruction (MAD)" was used to describe the resulting holocaust.
What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?
nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
Describe goldwater stance on cuba and north vietnam?
Goldwater wanted to use nuclear weapons on Cuba and North Vietnam.
Indian rank in nuclear weapons in world?
fifth rank in nuclear weapons
Does Egypt have nuclear weapons?
Egypt is not believed or suspected to have nuclear weapons, or a nuclear weapons program, at this time (May 2009). See Related Link for a discussion of the world's nuclear powers.
What are the side effects of testing nuclear weapons?
mutants
What term is used to describe the spread of nuclear weapons?
Proliferation
What happens when a nuclear weapon is used?
This is best explained in Glasstones's book The Effects of Nuclear Weapons.
What are the pros and cons of a nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous but there are pros and cons to the use of these weapons. The pros are that it can be the answer to terrorism as these can wipe out entire cities or countries. The cons are that these weapons are highly immoral and dangerous and the effects can last for decades.
How dangerous nuclear weapon are?
About as dangerous as conventional weapons of the same yield, plus the radiation effects.
How would you describe a nuclear weapons?
mushroom cloud, Hiroshima, radiation sickness, collateral damage,
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Can the atomic bomb be used in the future?
Now that the effects of nuclear weapons are known, nobody wants to use it.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
How did the build up of nuclear weapons discourage their use?
Eventually there were so many nuclear weapons, total destruction of the Earth was possible. The term "Mutually assured destruction (MAD)" was used to describe the resulting holocaust.
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
