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Nuclear energy was used in World War II to detonate two nuclear warheads over Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, and over Nagasaki, on August 9, 1945.
The Hiroshima weapon was comprised of two subcritical mases of 235U92, that were driven into each other by conventional explosives, going super prompt critical and exploding.
The Nagasaki weapon was comprised of a sphere of 239Pu94 surrounding a polonium/beryllium neutron initiator, all surrounded by shaped charges of convertional explosives. The same mechanism applies on detonation.
Some sources state a different configuration, in that the Hiroshima weapon was actually 239Pu94 , while the Nagasaki weapon was actually 235U92, surrounded by layers of Beryllium. The opposite seems more correct, from a physics standpoint, so this is either a misunderstanding by this auther, a mistatement by some older documents, or by mis-information. Any one with better knowledge is, of course, welcom to refine this answer.
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Were nuclear bombs used in World War 1?
No.
What war were nuclear weapons used in and why?
Nuclear weapons have only been used in anger in the Second World War (WW2) - they were used against the Japan to bring the war to an end.
Was there nuclear weapons used after World War 2?
No nuclear weapons have been used since World War 2. There were testings done by Russia and possibly other countries but they were never used against other nations.
How were the nuclear weapons used during World War 2?
Dropped on Japan to end the war.
How often have nuclear weapons been used since World War 2?
In war, never.
When and how was nuclear energy first used?
During World War 2, and it was made by test reactors.
What process depended on fission?
The energy production in nuclear reactors. The atomic bombs used in World War ll. Apex.
What was used in World War 2 but not war world 1?
Nuclear bomb.
Were tanks used in world war 3?
It is thought that World War III will be a nuclear war.
Were nuclear bombs used in World War 1?
No.
What is country used nuclear?
The United States used nuclear bombs on Japan in world war two.
What war were nuclear weapons used in and why?
Nuclear weapons have only been used in anger in the Second World War (WW2) - they were used against the Japan to bring the war to an end.
How was World WarI different than World War 2?
Nuclear bombs were used in world war II but not in world war I
Was there nuclear weapons used after World War 2?
No nuclear weapons have been used since World War 2. There were testings done by Russia and possibly other countries but they were never used against other nations.
What are the processes that depend on fusion?
The energy production and nuclear reactors.The atomic bombs used in World War II. APEX -_- ik bc I got it incorrect from the other person who answered
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
How were the nuclear weapons used during World War 2?
Dropped on Japan to end the war.
