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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.

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What is another word for atomic?

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


Hydrogen bomb compared with atomic bomb?

A hydrogen bomb, also known as a thermonuclear bomb, is more powerful than an atomic bomb. It relies on nuclear fusion, where atoms are combined, to release immense amounts of energy. In comparison, an atomic bomb uses nuclear fission, where atoms are split, to generate explosive energy.


When was the theory of relativity used for the atom bomb?

The theory of relativity, specifically the equation E=mc^2, played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project in the early 1940s. This equation helped scientists understand the immense energy release that occurs during nuclear fission, which is the key principle behind the atomic bomb's devastating power.


The invention of the atomic bomb was partially based on whose studies?

The invention of the atomic bomb was partially based on the studies of Albert Einstein and his theory of relativity that led to the understanding of mass-energy equivalence, as well as the work of physicist Enrico Fermi on nuclear reactions and Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann's discovery of nuclear fission. These contributions played a role in the development of the scientific principles behind the atomic bomb.


What radioactive isotope did the first atomic bomb contain?

The first atomic bomb, "Little Boy," contained uranium-235 as its radioactive isotope.

Related Questions

What was albert einstein's contribution to science?

Creation of the atomic bomb


What part did albert Einstein play in the history of science?

Relativity and the Atomic bomb


What branch of science is the atom bomb?

Physics. More specifically sub-atomic physics


What was Einstein's roll in the making of the atomic bomb?

He did a lot of things such as sign the document to begin construction of the bomb and other things such as doing the science and math for the bomb such as the equations.


Is Pakistani bomb is an Islamic bomb?

If you consider the US atomic bomb is a Christian bomb, the French atomic bomb is also Christian bomb and so on, then you can name the Pakistani atomic bomb an Islamic bomb.


Why did they call the atomic bomb Padoras Box?

They called the atomic bomb pandora's box because it had many negative effects on a lot of people.once opened, never closed. but that is true of all science/technology.


How was an atomic bomb repaired?

how was the atomic bomb repaired


How can be science and technology be harmful?

they can be very harmful , some people use science for explosion of atomic bomb which causes a great number of casualty!


How is Albert Einstein related to the atomic bomb?

His theory about atomic fusion helped in the development of the bomb. He also convinced the president to develop the research in it. In the last 25 years of his life he questioned himself concerning the use and development of the bomb and was unhappy that he had helped build the theory and foundation of atomic theory.


What was Hitler's view on the atomic bomb?

Most Americans did not really understand the atomic bomb, they were elated that the war was over. Some families had not seen their military family members in three or four years.


Who is responsible of making a nuclear or atomic bomb?

the US army headed a secret team of scientists called the Manhattan project - they did the science, developed the ideas and worked with engineers to make the first atomic bomb on 1944-1945.


What has the author Philip Duhan Segal written?

Philip Duhan Segal has written: 'Imaginative literature and the atomic bomb' -- subject(s): Science fiction, Atomic bomb in literature, Nuclear warfare in literature, History and criticism