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What type of reaction occurs when a thermonuclear bomb explodes?
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∙ 12y ago
A fusion reaction.
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∙ 12y ago
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Why a hydrogen bomb is called a hydrogen bomb?
The fusion reaction in thermonuclear weapons (hydrogen bombs) is caused by the nuclear fusion of different isotopes of hydrogen (tritium and deuterium), hence the name.
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.
Does a hydrogen bomb contain uranium?
Yes, a Thermonuclear Weapon (or Hydrogen Bomb) contains a core of Plutonium-239 and Uranium-235. A hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear fusion device) is triggered by a conventional thermonuclear fission bomb, and therefore has a core of fissionable materials such as U-235 and Pu-239. The fission device acting as a trigger is in turn triggered by conventional chemical explosives.
What is an air bomb in fireworks?
the explosion when the firework explodes
Who was president when you dropped the hydrogen bomb?
Only two atomic bombs were used against man kind in war and neither of those were a thermonuclear or hydrogen bomb.
What process occurs in a controlled fusion reaction?
In a controlled fusion reaction, a process of nuclear fusion occurs, but it is controlled, so that it does not grow uncontrollably, to become, for example, a thermonuclear bomb. Note: This has not been accomplished yet.
What reaction is produced by the works bomb?
The bottle its in expands and explodes making a sound like a gun shot.
Is a hydrogen bomb thermonuclear?
Yes.
Why a hydrogen bomb is called a hydrogen bomb?
The fusion reaction in thermonuclear weapons (hydrogen bombs) is caused by the nuclear fusion of different isotopes of hydrogen (tritium and deuterium), hence the name.
How is the chain reaction in a nuclear reactor different from one in an atomic bomb?
In a reactor it is controlled and stays at a constant rate. In a bomb it is uncontrolled and rises exponentially until the bomb explodes, terminating it.
What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a thermonuclear bomb?
They are both general terms. The term "atomic bomb" can mean any nuclear weapon, either a fission weapon or a fusion weapon (the so-called hydrogen bomb). The term thermonuclear bomb is also used in general, but it usually excludes the fusion bombs. It should be noted, however, that it takes a fission bomb to generate the heat necessary to "set off" a fusion reaction and make a fusion bomb work.
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.
What does Crump mean?
"Crump" can have various meanings depending on the context. It can refer to a loud thumping or banging noise, or in slang usage, it can mean to have a good time or party. Additionally, "Crump" can also be a last name.
Does a hydrogen bomb contain uranium?
Yes, a Thermonuclear Weapon (or Hydrogen Bomb) contains a core of Plutonium-239 and Uranium-235. A hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear fusion device) is triggered by a conventional thermonuclear fission bomb, and therefore has a core of fissionable materials such as U-235 and Pu-239. The fission device acting as a trigger is in turn triggered by conventional chemical explosives.
How do create a nuclear weapon?
A nuclear bomb contains two parts. The Uranium and Hydrogen. When on first impact the hydrogen canister explodes trigering a reaction happening in the uranium which explodes at heats of over 3000 Degree Celcius.
Why a fission reaction is neccasary for fusion reaction?
It isn't, in general. Thermonuclear bombs use a fission bomb to generate the heat and pressure required to start the fusion process, but there are other ways of doing it (stars do so by gravity, for instance).
Which one does more damage the atomic bomb or the thermonuclear bomb?
still, an normal atomic bomb is more powerful. a thermonuclear bomb can easily take out a base since the thermal energy it produces will easily deep-roast everything it touches, but it doesnt turn an entire city into ash in seconds, as do with a normal atomic bomb.
