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How much nuclear waste does the koeberg power station produce?
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What element used as shield for radioactivity?
It depends somewhat on the type of radiation that one needs to be shielded.Lead is very effective for gamma rays, however if the radiation is mostly neutron radiation then borated reinforced concrete is much more effective than lead (the hydrogen in the water of crystallization in the concrete slows the neutrons and the boron then absorbs the slow neutrons). Nuclear reactors which produce intense radiation of both gamma ray and neutron often use alternating layers of lead plate and borated reinforced concrete for shielding.If all you are shielding against is beta radiation then a sheet of aluminum foil is typically adequate.If all you are shielding against is alpha radiation then your skin (do not ingest or inhale alpha emitters) or one sheet of paper is adequate.
How much electricity does a nuclear plant make?
How big is the plant?
What is the Chernobyl nuclear accident?
A steam explosion followed by graphite fire that destroyed an RBMK nuclear power reactor, dispersing most of the radioactive material in the reactor's core across the Ukraine and much of Europe. The firefighters and many other emergency workers called to the site died from radiation poisoning. The causes of the disaster are complex including an unsafe design, improperly performing a test, repeated failure to follow safe operating procedures, having a manager in charge of the test with no nuclear reactor experience (his training was in hydroelectric power), etc.
Why do people working around radioactive waste in a radioactive storage facility wear badges that contain strips of photographic film?
The film in the badges changes colour when radiation hits it. By looking at the badges, the people wearing them can tell how much radiation they have been exposed to. They have different strips of film for different types of radiation, so they are not only able to tell how much radiation someone has been exposed to, but also what type of radiation. Its basically a safety measure to ensure that workers are not exposed to excessive levels of radiation emitted from the waste.
How much land does a nuclear bomb blow up?
The amount of land destroyed by a nuclear bomb depends on the bomb's yield and how it's designed. The blast radius of a nuclear bomb can range from a few hundred meters to several kilometers, and the effects of radiation and fallout can extend much farther. The destruction can vary greatly based on factors like the bomb's design, size, and placement.
Did the radiation improve in Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the atomic bomb?
Yes, the radiation was much more abundant after the atomic bomb.
How much heat would a nuclear bomb produce?
The amount of heat produced by a nuclear bomb varies depending on the size of the bomb. A typical nuclear bomb can release millions to billions of degrees of heat within milliseconds, resulting in temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun at the point of detonation.
What is the safest place when a nuclear bomb goes off?
The safest place during a nuclear bomb explosion is underground in a well-built structure, such as a basement or bomb shelter. The goal is to put as much material as possible between yourself and the blast to reduce exposure to radiation. It is important to follow official emergency guidelines and seek shelter as quickly as possible in the event of a nuclear attack.
How much of the world can be wiped out by a a bomb?
The blast zone of an A Bomb will cover about one to two miles and the radiation posioning will cover about fifty miles. But more modern Nuclear weapon will cover about ten to even fifty miles.
Which is more destructive a nuclear bomb or a hydrogen bomb?
A hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear bomb) is more destructive than a regular nuclear bomb (fission bomb). Hydrogen bombs release much larger amounts of energy and have the potential to create significantly more devastation and damage.
How much sadness a nuclear bomb can cause?
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Why did radiation occur after the atomic bomb hit Japan?
The atomic bombs are nuclear weapons that use a nuclear chain reaction to create a Hugh explosion. The by-product of the nuclear blast is radiation.Atomic explosion is created by setting off a lot of dynamite around a core of nuclear material. The blast compresses the material together and makes it unstable.A hydrogen bomb is a much more powerful bomb. It is the result of a small nuclear explosion that compresses more powerful radioactive material together and thus creating an explosion that is 100 times greater than an atomic bomb.
Is there a difference between an atomic bomb and a nuclear bomb?
There isn't much difference in these terms. Both refer to nuclear weapons, and they are general terms that can pretty much be used interchangeably.
Which is more destructive an atom bomb or a hydrigen bomb?
A hydrogen bomb is more destructive than an atom bomb. A hydrogen bomb releases much more explosive energy through nuclear fusion reactions, whereas an atom bomb relies on nuclear fission reactions. As a result, a hydrogen bomb can produce a significantly larger explosion and more widespread damage.
How much distance can nuclear bomb explosion cover?
Depends on the power of the nuke. At the center of the explosion the destruction is total. Farther, damages become less destructive, but the radioactive cloud can travel tens or hundreds of kilometers.
What is the difference between waves used in microwave ovens and nuclear radiation?
Both microwave radiation and nuclear electromagnetic radiation are members of the same species, but they're as different as babies are from elephants, to wit, microwaves are much, much less powerful than nuclear electromagnetic radiation. Microwave radiation, for instance, makes atoms shift their position (and magnetic fields) very, very quickly. Now the definition of heat is "movement," so the faster anything moves, the "hotter" we say it is. Ergo, something placed in a microwave-radiation-field becomes noticeably "hotter." But comparing microwave and nuclear electromagnetic radiation is like comparing a face-slap to a 20-ton BOMB. Nuclear radiation comes from atomic nuclei, so "nuclear radiation" can strike, penetrate, damage, and even destroy atoms in their path. Big difference, capiche? Huge.We left out the part about nuclear particulate radiation. There is no comparison there. Additionally, nuclear electromagnetic radiation is ionizing radiation while microwave radiation is not.
