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A very large amount of energy is released in a few microseconds, raising the temperature of the bomb material and everything near it to several million degrees in that time period. Everything becomes vaporized at that temperature, the hot vaporized bomb, etc. expands rapidly producing an explosion.
Nuclear bombs have been tested with yields extending over a range from 100 Tons TNT equivalent to 50 MegaTons TNT equivalent (maybe beyond this range).
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How does a nuke create such a big explosion?
A nuclear bomb creates a big explosion through a process called nuclear fission, where the nuclei of atoms are split apart, releasing a huge amount of energy in the form of heat, light, and shock waves. This release of energy happens very quickly, causing a powerful and destructive explosion.
Is a hydrogen bomb a nuclear type of energy?
Yes, a hydrogen bomb, also known as a thermonuclear bomb, is a type of nuclear weapon that releases a huge amount of energy through nuclear fusion reactions. This energy release is much more powerful than that of a typical atomic bomb, which relies on nuclear fission reactions.
How much fissionable material is used in a 100 kiloton bomb?
Approximately 15-25 kg of highly enriched uranium or 6-8 kg of plutonium is typically used in a 100-kiloton bomb. These materials undergo a fission chain reaction to release a huge amount of energy in a nuclear explosion.
How big was the nuclear bomb used in fallout 3?
It wasn't just one bomb.. It was a huge nuclear bombardment during the Great War with China.
What is the atom bomb supposed to do?
Cause a huge explosion to destroy a city and kill thousands of people.
Why is the explosion from a atomic bomb so big?
The explosion from an atomic bomb is so big because it involves the rapid release of a huge amount of energy in a very short time. This energy is released through a process called nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing a tremendous amount of heat and light. This leads to a chain reaction that causes a massive explosion.
What are nuclear atom bombs?
Atomic bombs, as they were called in the 40s, are nuclear weapons which use the properties of radioactive material to create an extremely powerful explosion. The explosion involves a huge release of energy and very damaging radiation. Look up "atom bombs" and you are likely to find a range of explanations.
What happens when a atomic bomb explodes?
When an atomic bomb explodes it forms a mushroom cloud, the explosion gives off EMP or Electro Magnetic Pulse, the explosion is huge and can destroy so much for miles, and the explosion gives off huge amounts of radiation so if you survive the explosion you can suffer or die from the radiation after the bomb blew up.
What can kill more a tornado a huge water wave or a nuke?
A nuclear fusion (H-bomb) bomb can clear an area the size of Rhode Island.
Which type of nuclear detonation creates a huge crater and carries millions of tons of earth into the air in a mushroom could?
Any type of nuclear explosion will have this effect.
Why is the atomic bomb is deadly?
It's just the nature of atoms; when atoms fission or split, they release huge amounts of energy. Now multiply the amount of atoms split by the trillions, even by the sepetillions, and you have one explosive device no one wants to have dropped on.
What is the science behind the atomic bomb?
The science is that of nuclear physics. By taking an unstable heavy substance, such as uranium or plutonium, and hitting it with neutrons, some of the material will break (fission) into lighter materials, releasing energy, and more neutrons, which in turn cause more material to fission. This is called a nuclear chain reaction.
