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Can a nuclear reactor be used as a nuclear weapon?
No. LLNL even tested several Uranium-Hydride bombs in the 1950s. Even though their computer models said the devices should explode, none gave a nuclear yield. One could use the waste from the reactor as a Radiological Weapon, but the reactor itself is not useful as a weapon.
Can US use nuclear weapons?
If Russia, Afghanistan or any country tries to attack us we can use a nuclear weapon and send them back home. The countries with nuclear weapons won't attack us with those weapons because they know that if they attack with them, we will attack them back ans nobody wants to be attacked.
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).
What damage can a nuclear weapon do?
A nuclear weapon can cause devastating effects including blast waves, heat, and radiation. They can destroy buildings, cause widespread fires, and release harmful radioactive fallout that can have long-term health consequences for those exposed. The size and type of nuclear weapon will determine the extent of the damage it can cause.
What is the two signatories for the nuclear non proliferation treaty?
There are two non-signatories that have developed nuclear weapons. Those are India and Pakistan. A total of 189 countries are party to the NPT.
How many nuclear bombs are there left?
You can not be really very sure how many are left, because when there is war, they will just make more atom bombs if they need some more.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Completely wrong. If the U.S. and Russia fought a nuclear war, the war would be over in a couple of hours at most and it takes months to manufacture a nuclear weapon. Also the war damage to the nuclear weapons production system would take years to repair before any manufacturing could begin again. There would be no chance to make any more.If the nuclear war was fought by other countries, perhaps they could make more but all the other countries nuclear weapons put together are less than 1/4 of those that either the U.S. or Russia have.
Why were the US and Russia called Superpowers?
They were the first countries to have nuclear bomb capabilities. Of the nuclear-armed countries, the US and USSR were the only two with enough warheads to destroy the world several times over, and conventional forces greatly in excess of those needed for national defense.
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Who was president during the cold war when the bomb was dropped?
If you are referring to the nuclear bomb, it was dropped over Japan in world war 2 and not the cold war. Those bombs were authorized by President Truman.
Why were atomic bombs built?
Originally to end a total war, called World War 2. Back in those days (pre-Atomic Age) man fought wars to win at all costs...with any weapon available. With the invention of nuclear weapons man can no longer fight with any weapon available (such as nuclear weapons); because if he does he will destroy himself. It was called, "Mutually Assured Destruction."
What can you do with physics?
You can teach at the high school or college level. You can work in experimental design, or develop new technology. Most rocket scientists come from the field of physics, as did those who work on nuclear weapon systems and research, those just being a few examples.
For a story what US Navy ships would carry nuclear missiles?
Mainly aircraft carriers, submarines and some frigates. Personally, I think that all classes of warships can carry nuclear weapon launchers in terms of placement. If a frigate can carry a nuclear missile launcher, a destroyer can do it as well. Of course, when a different class of warship is chosen to carry nuclear weapons, military enginners will study the best location to install the machine. In other words, there isn't a warship specially designed to carry such weapon launcher. Aircraft carriers and submarines are systematically equipped with those nuclear missile launchers due to their characteristics, specially super aircraft carriers.
