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What makes nuclear bombs so powerful?
The energy is obtained from the Strong Nuclear Force, which binds the atomic nucleus together, not the Electromagnetic Force, which binds electrons to the atom. The Strong force is about 1000 times stronger than the Electromagnetic force, therefore can provide about 1000 times the energy of a chemical reaction/explosion using a similar mass of fuel.
What is a nuclear explosion?
Nuclear explosion is a dangerous nuclear device that frees nuclear energy. A Nuclear explosion is a uncontrolled explosion that is a result of a collision of molecules that split apart the atom on the molecular level and emits electrons, protons and gamma radiation and causes a chain reaction as these particles collide with more atoms. This produces extreme temperature levels and shock waves. The gamma radition disappates away from the explosion and also is absorbed into the debris and smoke particles and this will travel with the wind to carry the radiation for many miles. This is called "fall out" as the particles will fall to earth and expose everything to deadly radiation levels. If the nuclear explsion is denoted under the ground on in Space the effects are different. In space, there is no atmosphere to transmit the heat and shock waves so most of the engery is dissapted in electrons and radiation. The protons/electrons will travel out and contact the earth's upper atmosphere over an area the size of the United States. The result of this collosion will be an electronic pulse that is transmitted to the earth. This Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) will travel to the surface of the earth and damage or disable most electronic devices that are not protected. This protection is similar to lightning protection but it has to be covering the device from all exposure. The EMP will also impinge on long unprotected wires and transmite an electrical spike down the wire and can damage whatever device is on the other end.
How can a nuclear bomb destroy life?
There are three main methods a nuclear bomb can destroy life. These three methods have major differences that set them apart in terms of the speed and extent of their effects. 1. The explosion The most obvious way a nuclear bomb can kill is by the explosion it creates. This explosion and the related shockwave releases an incredible amount of energy, killing any life within range almost instantly, and destroying human infrastructure, potentially killing large populations rapidly. Although the initial explosion causes significant damage to a large area, the next two methods of killing cause even more widespread damage. 2. The radiation The next method of nuclear destruction is the radiation released by the nuclear bomb. This radiation can kill most living creatures in a matter of days, and the radiation affects a larger area than the initial explosion. The radiation can persist for years and still be deadly. In addition, strong pulses of electromagnetic radiation released by the nuclear explosion can disable many electrical circuits, causing widespread blackouts and bringing entire countries to a standstill. 3. Nuclear Winter Nuclear winter is caused by extreme atmospheric changes following a nuclear explosion. During a nuclear winter, dust and debris becomes so thick in the upper atmosphere that light from the sun cannot reach earth's surface. Without sunlight, plant life will slowly begin to die, causing a collapse in most food chains on the planet. The lack of sunlight would also plunge the planet into an ice age, which would kill off plants and animals who are unable to adapt to the sudden drop in temperature. This method kills the slowest, but has the potential to cause a mass extinction of most species on the planet. It is often an unintended side effect of nuclear weapons, because it affects the entire planet, including the country that launched the attack.
How do you get safe from nuclear weapon?
without a bunker, it is very unlikely youll be 'safe'. as to the fact there is alot of radiation involved, so if you survive the explosion you may be killed by the following radiation.
Of the reaction in a nuclear reactor must be controlled so that it may produce heat rather than a violent explosion?
A nuclear reactor cannot produce a nuclear explosion under any conditions. They can however produce steam explosions and hydrogen gas explosions.One test reactor in Idaho (BORAX-I) was actually deliberately destroyed to verify the safety of a runaway reactor:four of its five control rods were almost removedthe fifth control rod was ejected with a spring, making the reactor severely supercriticalthe resulting steam explosion blew the reactor completely apart (instantly returning it to a subcritical state, preventing any possibility of a nuclear explosion)severe contamination existed beyond a distance of half a mile (had the reactor been enclosed in a containment building most if not all of this would have been prevented)
What happened some years ago in Russia from nuclear explosion?
When and what explosion? One of the nuclear test shots. If so which?Remember Chernobyl was not a nuclear explosion, it was a steam explosion and graphite fire.
Why did a nuclear explosion happen?
because the bomb was designed to make it so.
Is nuclear power the answer to your energy needs?
Nuclear Power is NOT NECESSARY. So many people die when there's a nuclear explosion. It is also really bad for the environment.
If a pure gold plate is exposed to a direct nuclear explosion will it be able to shield the explosion?
If you were to use pure uranium you may be protected but the uranium may kill you in the process anyway so lets just say this equation:- HUMAN + NUCLEAR EXPLOSION= BARBEQUE
Why is North Korea so obsessed with obtaining nuclear weapons?
Because they are deadly people
The of the reaction in a nuclear reactor must be controlled so that it may produce heat rather than a violent explosion?
speed
What makes it so hot inside a star?
Nuclear fusion.
Is beryllium harmfull?
yes it is so harmful, it is toxic!!!!!!! you can get lung cancer if you are exposed to it. it is very deadly, it is used in nuclear work!!!!!!
When gas and fire come together what makes the explosion?
An explosion is caused by fuel burning very rapidly. The products of combustion expand rapidly and with extreme force, and the result is what we call an explosion. So...if you put gasoline on a fire and it explodes, as it will, the explosion was caused by the fire.
Where was the nuclear explosion at in 1986?
I don't know of one specifically, there was still underground nuclear testing at the time so there might have been several that year. If you are thinking of the reactor explosion at Chernobyl that year, that was not a nuclear explosion, just a large steam explosion when the coolant water flash vaporized blowing the roof off the reactor. Once the graphite moderator in the core was exposed to air it caught fire, this was the worst part of the disaster as burning graphite is nearly impossible to put out and the smoke was carrying all kinds of radioactive material from deep in the core.
What makes black panthers so deadly?
Black panthers are no more deadly than a normally colored leopard or jaguar. They are just better at hiding in the night or in shaded areas and this makes an ambush easier.
What makes the yellow-spotted lizards so deadly?
it has venom that killed anything in one bite
