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Depends on the type of bomb. The first nuclear weapons were fission weapons- they used a heavy metal such as Uranium or Plutonium. These metals, when compressed by explosives, would undergo nuclear fission, and break into lighter elements, releasing heat and radiation. Later, larger bombs were fusion bombs. They used a fission bomb to start the nuclear reaction, but then used that energy to FUSE light elements, such as Deuterium and Tritium into heavier elements, releasing LARGE amounts of heat and radiation.

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What is the difference between nuclear bomb and plutonium bomb?

A nuclear bomb is any bomb with any nuclear or atomic material inside it, while a plutonium bomb is a specific type of nuclear bomb. Plutonium could be the nuclear material inside the bomb, and if it is, it's a plutonium bomb.


What is the nuclear bomb made if?

A nuclear bomb is made of fissile material, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239. These materials undergo a nuclear chain reaction that results in a powerful explosion. Additional components such as a triggering mechanism and explosive lenses are also included in the design of a nuclear bomb.


What is another word for atomic?

If you mean "atomic" as in the Atomic Bomb, then the word "nuclear" could be substituted = Nuclear Bomb.


Is a hydrogen bomb the same as a nuclear bomb?

Hydrogen bombs, or thermonuclear explosives, are one form of nuclear weapon, gaining a tremendous increase in explosive power from the fusion of atoms. This is the opposite of the fission reaction, which generates energy by splitting a larger atom into smaller ones. But the fusion bombs currently used require a fission trigger, which means they still produce radioactive fallout, just less for the equivalent energy yield.


What is the difference of a hrdrogen bomb and nuke?

A hydrogen bomb is a type of nuclear bomb that uses a two-stage process involving fission and fusion reactions, resulting in a much more powerful explosion than a traditional nuclear bomb, which typically only uses fission reactions. In contrast, a standard nuclear bomb, also known as an atomic bomb, relies purely on fission reactions to release energy.

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How do you makes nuclear bomb in doodle god?

Plutonium+Weapons=Nuclear Bomb


Which is stronger Nuclear Bomb or Hydrogen Bomb?

Nuclear bombs is all types of bombs that use nuclear energy. It is not a type of bomb,just a category of bombs. hydrogen bomb is the strongest bomb ever, and its blast yield can go up to 100megatons of TNT.


Can a nuclear bomb or reaction blow up a whole state?

Yes and no depending on the size of the bomb or reaction and also the size of the state if it was Texas the bomb or reaction would have to be as big as or bigger then an apartment room.But a nuclear bomb isn't the most powerful bomb in the world the most powerful bomb is a hydrogen bomb.


What was Japan's hope for the future?

to get blown up by a nuclear bomb


How is nuclear energy put into a bomb?

Let's say somebody makes an atomic bomb using U-235. The nuclear energy was in the U-235 all the time (since it was created in a supernova). The people making the bomb simply gather (and enrich!) the uranium.


What happens when two bombs collide?

This question makes no sense as an atomic bomb is a nuclear bomb and vice versa. They are the same thing.


What is the difference between nuclear bomb and plutonium bomb?

A nuclear bomb is any bomb with any nuclear or atomic material inside it, while a plutonium bomb is a specific type of nuclear bomb. Plutonium could be the nuclear material inside the bomb, and if it is, it's a plutonium bomb.


What is the best nuclear bomb?

The best nuclear bomb is the Tsar bomba


When did Germany make nuclear bomb?

Germany has not made a nuclear bomb.


Who is the father of nuclear bomb?

Robert Oppenheimer is the father of nuclear bomb.


How is a nuclear bomb different then a nuclear accident?

An nuclear bomb is purposefully release to pulse out damage. A nuclear accident, on the other hand, is an accident when a nuclear source (usually referring to a nuclear plant) either blows up or leaks. Although it is normally weaker and less dangerous than a nuclear bomb, a big enough explosion or a serious enough nuclear meltdown can break that limit.


What is a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission?

A nuclear bomb or atomic bomb