answersLogoWhite

0

Anywhere from about 1/20th to 20 times the yield, depending on the expected usage.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

What is the comparison of atomic bomb in 1945 to nuclear bombs today?

The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 had yields of about 15 and 20 kilotons of TNT, respectively, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life. In contrast, modern nuclear bombs are significantly more powerful, with megaton yields that can cause widespread devastation over much larger areas. Additionally, advancements in delivery systems, precision targeting, and the development of thermonuclear weapons (hydrogen bombs) have greatly increased their destructive capacity and strategic complexity. Overall, while the fundamental principles of nuclear fission remain the same, the scale and implications of nuclear weapons today are far more profound.


Was the bomb dropped on Nagasaki an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb?

Atom or atomic bomb is an older term. The modern term is Nuclear Weapon or Nuclear Device. Then of course there are Thermonuclear weapons (typically these are the large strategic nukes), which are also called "Hydrogen Bombs". These typically consist of a primary or trigger, which is basically a small nuclear weapon. This tiny nuke sets off a larger secondary inside the weapon which causes a fusion reaction and a very large explosion.


Which of Dalton's principles was contradicted by the bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan?

He entered history with the modern day atomic theory and his research into color blindness. Those principles were on the constitution of mixed gases; on the pressure of steam and other vapours at different temperatures, both in a vacuum and in air; on evaporation; and on the thermal expansion of gases.


Is nuclear war possible in the modern world?

So long as nuclear weapons and the motive and means to use them exist, yes


How has World War 2 impacted modern life?

The invention of the nuclear bomb painted way the mass production of nuclear arms and helped invent nuclear energy

Related Questions

How heavy is a nuclear bomb?

The weight of a nuclear bomb can vary depending on its size and design, but they generally range from a few hundred pounds to several tons. For example, the "Little Boy" bomb dropped on Hiroshima weighed about 9,700 pounds, while modern nuclear warheads can be as small as a few hundred pounds.


What is the comparison of atomic bomb in 1945 to nuclear bombs today?

The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 had yields of about 15 and 20 kilotons of TNT, respectively, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life. In contrast, modern nuclear bombs are significantly more powerful, with megaton yields that can cause widespread devastation over much larger areas. Additionally, advancements in delivery systems, precision targeting, and the development of thermonuclear weapons (hydrogen bombs) have greatly increased their destructive capacity and strategic complexity. Overall, while the fundamental principles of nuclear fission remain the same, the scale and implications of nuclear weapons today are far more profound.


Was the science affected by the Hiroshima bombing?

The modern atomic theory.


What is haroshima?

Hiroshima is a city in Japan. It was the first city to be attacked with nuclear weapons dropped by the United States to shorten the war. Dropped by a B 29 bomber on 6 August 1945, the Japanses government refused to surrender to the US and her allies. Despite the devastation of this first attack, Japan had to be nuked AGAIN to agree to a surrender. It is believed hundreds of thousands of lives were saved as the US did not have to invade Japan and the Japanese people did not have to "fight to the death" to defend their homeland . Hiroshima is still there and there are parts of the city that have been left unrepaired as a memorial to the loss of life. The US helped set up a post war constitution, left the Emporer in place and laid the foundation for a successful modern Japan.


Which radioactive actinide was the primary explosive component of nuclear weapons?

This would be plutonium in modern nuclear weapons. Another actinide common in nuclear weapons is uranium. Nowadays this is usually found in the secondary of the weapon. The Little Boy weapon used against Hiroshima used uranium as the fissile material. This was a single stage weapon. A few other weapons also used uranium as the primary nuclear explosive.


How powerful is the most powerful nuclear explosive in the world?

The most powerful nuclear explosive device ever built was the USSR's Tsar Bomba (casing shown above), designed for a yield of 100 megatons and tested October 30, 1961 above the Novaya Zemlya archipelago at Sukhoy Nos at a reduced yield of just over 50 megatons. Only the one was built. No modern nuclear explosive currently fielded has a yield above about 300 kilotons.


What is the atomic bomb used for?

The atomic bomb was used to end the war between the U.S. and Japan. The U.S. also dropped it to test the bomb to see if it worked. When the bomb passed the test the U.S. told Japan that we will drop an atomic bomb; Japan refused to surrender and we dropped two bombs on them (Hiroshima and Nagasaki); that's when Japan surrendered.In modern terms, atomic bombs (and all nuclear weapons) are political tools, with very little practical battlefield use. In some regards, they can be considered a "terror" weapon, as possession of nuclear weaponry provides the owner with a credible threat to wreck mass destruction upon an opponent. That is, the utility of nuclear weapons comes not from their use, but from the threat of their use. As such, they are classic political tools for use in international power relations.


What does Hiroshima look like now?

A modern, very pretty city after the bombing.


Was the bomb dropped on Nagasaki an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb?

Atom or atomic bomb is an older term. The modern term is Nuclear Weapon or Nuclear Device. Then of course there are Thermonuclear weapons (typically these are the large strategic nukes), which are also called "Hydrogen Bombs". These typically consist of a primary or trigger, which is basically a small nuclear weapon. This tiny nuke sets off a larger secondary inside the weapon which causes a fusion reaction and a very large explosion.


What weapon was not used in world war 2?

One weapon that was not used in World War II is the atomic bomb in a conventional sense prior to its development and deployment. While the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 were atomic weapons, the broader range of nuclear arms, such as thermonuclear or hydrogen bombs, were not utilized during the conflict. Additionally, many modern weapons, like drones and advanced cyber warfare tactics, were not available or used at that time.


How strong are nuclear bombs today?

Modern nuclear bombs can be extremely powerful, with yields ranging from tens to hundreds of kilotons to several megatons. The most powerful nuclear bomb ever detonated was the Soviet Union's "Tsar Bomba" in 1961, which had a yield of around 50 megatons. Today's nuclear bombs are more compact and efficient than older designs, making them potentially even more devastating.


Is there a list of modern nuclear weapons?

No, but there is a list of modern greenpeace actions.