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The atomic bomb is powerful because it effects (causes) a conversion of some matter (mass) into energy.
Einstein's equation E=MC2 shows us that the amount of energy released (E) is equal to the mass (M) times the velocity of light (V) squared; and the velocity of light is a very large number (299,792,458 metres per second).
In an atomic bomb as the plutonium or uranium is bombarded by free neutrons, it splits into smaller atoms and there is a little bit of mass lost in the process. This mass loss is the energy released by the bomb and it is far more energy than can be achieved by a chemical reaction involving the same amount of material.
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Is an atomic bomb or a nuclear bomb more powerful?
The terms "atomic bomb" and "nuclear bomb" are general terms and can pretty much be used interchangeably. That said, there isn't any difference between them, and one is not more powerful than the other in that light.
Who discoverd the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb is an artefact, and so an invention. Maybe you meant to ask who invented the atomic bomb ?
What bombs are much more powerful than the atomic bombs?
A hydrogen bomb.
Is the atom bomb and a nuke the same?
No, an atomic bomb uses fission, but a nuclear or thermonuclear bomb combines fission and nuclear fusion. Therefore, a nuke is more powerful than an atom bomb.
Did Thomas Edison build the atomic bomb?
he did not build the atomic bomb
Hydrogen bomb compared with atomic bomb?
A hydrogen or fusion bomb will be ten times more powerful than the original fission atomic bomb.
Why is a hydrogen bomb more devestating than an atomic bomb?
More powerful explosion.
Which word refers to a powerful bomb used in world war 2?
The Atomic bomb .
How powerful was the fat man atomic bomb?
20 kilotons
Is an atomic bomb or a nuclear bomb more powerful?
The terms "atomic bomb" and "nuclear bomb" are general terms and can pretty much be used interchangeably. That said, there isn't any difference between them, and one is not more powerful than the other in that light.
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 was the most powerful weapon is World War II?
The Atomic bomb.
Who discoverd the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb is an artefact, and so an invention. Maybe you meant to ask who invented the atomic bomb ?
Can there be an atomic bomb on earth?
Although your question is vague, atomic bombs have come and gone in terms of technology. We now have conventional weapons that are more powerful than the atomic bomb.
What is the most powerful bomb ever built?
The Atomic BOmb tested in New Mexico in the 70's
Why did Edward Teller make the hydrogen bomb?
He created it to be more powerful than the atomic, and fission bomb.
What weapon was developed during the cold war that was more powerful than the atomic bomb?
H-bomb
