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Nuclear weapons obtain their power from two processes:
1- Nuclear Fission: the splitting of a heavy element into lighter elements, releasing vast amounts of energy. Typically called an "Atomic Bomb."
2- Nuclear Fusion: the fusing of very light elements into heavier elements. Even greater amounts of energy is released. Typically referred to as a "Hydrogen Bomb."
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What is the biggest nuclear weapon?
The most powerful nuclear weapon detonated was the Tsar Bomb which was a 50 megaton thermo-nuclear bomb that was tested in October 30, 1961, in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago
What is a daisy cutter nuclear weapon?
There inst a daisy cutter nuclear bomb. The daisy cutter class of weapons are the most powerful non-nuclear weapons.
What is the most powerful nuclear weapon?
The most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated was the Russian "Tsar Bomba" in 1961. (50 Megatons) It had a yield of 100 megatons of TNT, but was reduced to avoid fallout. People 100 km away would have gotten third degree burns from the heat of the explosion.
What is more powerful a tornado or nuclear bomb?
An atomic bomb has more destructive potential, but a large, long-lived tornado would probably release more energy than a small nuclear weapon.
How many rads does a nuclear weapon produce?
That would vary from weapon to weapon.
Is an bomb or a nuclear weapon more powerful?
If by "bomb" you mean a conventional explosive weapon, then the nuclear weapon is more powerful.
What is the Rhino nuclear missile?
a VERY powerful nuclear weapon i think its the most powerful one
What is the most powerful weapon in France?
France is part of the "nuclear club" so we would assume that the most powerful weapon in France is some kind of Hydrogen bomb/warhead.
Are nuclear weapons very powerful?
Yes they are. They are one of the World's most powerful weapon has ever made.
Most powerful weapon?
The ICBM [Intercontinental Ballistic Missile] is the most powerful weapon in the world. It carries 2-3 nuclear warheads and it is so powerful, that it has never been used in a full test launch. They can also be fired 3500 miles away.
Which weapon does Russia has which is more powerful than nuclear bomb?
perhaps biological
What is the biggest nuclear weapon?
The most powerful nuclear weapon detonated was the Tsar Bomb which was a 50 megaton thermo-nuclear bomb that was tested in October 30, 1961, in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago
What is the most powerful nuclear weapon in us history?
Castle bravo is the most powerful bomb ever IN THE US
Most powerful military weapon?
Nuclear weapons render the most widespread devestation.
What is a daisy cutter nuclear weapon?
There inst a daisy cutter nuclear bomb. The daisy cutter class of weapons are the most powerful non-nuclear weapons.
How many more times can a nuclear explosions be more powerful than the largest conventional weapon?
theoretically the yield of nuclear weapons is unlimited.
What is the meaning of nuclear weapon?
The meaning of the word nuclear weapon, is a weapon that has a nuclear warhead on it.
