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If you are talking about the actual physical size of the bomb device, then modern nuclear weapons can be quite compact. The typical "bomb" in a warhead of something like a ICBM or SLBM is about three cubic feet in size (.1 cubic meter), and weighs several hundred pounds (roughly 100kg or so)
There have been consistent rumors of both the United States and the U.S.S.R. having developed "suitcase" nukes, which would put them at under 1 cubic foot in size and under 20kg or so in weight.
If you are talking about explosive yield, current-generation strategic weapons are typically the fission-fusion-fission design, and have between 1/3 and 1/2 MT yield. This size was chosen for efficiency, giving a relatively high yield/warhead weight ratio. Tactical warheads for bombs and short-range rockets are typically boosted fission weapons, and have yields in the 50-200kt range.
add there were developed atomic shells (nuclear artillery) to be fired from artillery, but these have real maintenance problems, and may no longer be in service.
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Where did the atomic bomb get its power?
The atomic bomb gets its power from the process of nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This energy is what causes the destructive force of an atomic bomb.
What is the circumference of an atomic's bomb explosion?
The circumference of an atomic bomb explosion can vary depending on the size and yield of the bomb. In general, the blast radius of a typical atomic bomb explosion can extend several miles from the epicenter.
Who discoverd the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb was developed during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The project was spearheaded by the United States and led by scientists such as J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb."
Difference between atom bomb and hydrogen bomb?
One takes large atoms and breaks them into smaller atoms--called fission (a-bomb). The other takes really small atoms and fuses them together to make larger atoms--called fusion (h-bomb).
What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a nuclear weapon?
An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that releases energy through nuclear fission (splitting of atomic nuclei). Nuclear weapon is a broader term that encompasses atomic bombs, as well as hydrogen bombs which release energy through nuclear fusion (combining atomic nuclei).
Why was the atomic bomb tested at white sands?
large test area and to see if bomb worked
Is Pakistani bomb is an Islamic bomb?
If you consider the US atomic bomb is a Christian bomb, the French atomic bomb is also Christian bomb and so on, then you can name the Pakistani atomic bomb an Islamic bomb.
How was an atomic bomb repaired?
how was the atomic bomb repaired
Where did the atomic bomb get its power?
The atomic bomb gets its power from the process of nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This energy is what causes the destructive force of an atomic bomb.
When did Pakistan explode their first atomic bomb?
18th May1998, but its not atomic bomb (its nuclear bomb)
Why Germany did not drop atomic bomb?
Germany never had an atomic bomb.
Is there a timeline for the atomic bomb?
porket may atomic , bomb agad,
Who created and used the atomic bomb?
the us created the atomic bomb
How did atomic theory lead to the atomic bomb discovery?
the atomic bomb was not discovered, it was invented then built.
What type of reaction occurs in an atomic bomb?
A nuclear fission reaction occurs in an atomic bomb. This is when the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the process.
On 1945 was the bomb dropped on hiroshima a atomic bomb or a uranium bomb?
It was both: an atomic bomb using uranium as its fuel.
What is stronger between the atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb?
In general, a fusion bomb (hydrogen bomb) is more powerful than a fission (atomic) bomb. Fusion bombs use an atomic bomb to begin the fusion reaction.
