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  1. prompt radiation is emitted at the time of detonation and propagates in straight lines from the fireball in all directions; prompt radiation is neutrons, gamma rays, x-rays, UV, light, IR, with smaller amounts of microwave and radio waves
  2. delayed radiation is mostly in the form of fallout and spreads by the winds (in an atmospheric detonation), water currents (in an underwater detonation), or by following the earth's magnetic field lines (in a detonation in space; delayed radiation is mostly alpha, beta, and gamma rays
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What metals reflect radiation from a nuclear bomb?

Other than the light, heat, and UV radiation (which can be reflected by most metals) from a nuclear bomb, nothing can reflect the radiation.The various forms of nuclear radiation are absorbed not reflected:alpha radiation is completely absorbed by one ordinary sheet of paper, no metal is neededbeta radiation can be absorbed by most metals very efficientlygamma radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead and uraniumneutron radiation is poorly absorbed and can pass through many feet of even very dense metals like lead


What is a nuclear weapon in wich enormous energy is released by nuclear fission?

This nuclear weapon is called an atomic bomb or a nuclear bomb


Sentence for radiation?

The Nuclear bomb poured out harmful Radiation everywhere within a one hundred mile radius.


Does transmutation help in making a hydrogen bomb?

Transmutation occurs when a fusion bomb (H-bomb) detonates: The Primary (A-bomb/fission) converts a heavy element like plutonium or uranium into lighter elements, such as strontium, etc... The Secondary (H-bomb/fusion part) converts a light element into heavier elements, like Hydrogen into Helium.


Which type of nuclear reaction is used in modern-day nuclear reactors?

Nuclear fission is used in nuclear weapons to create what some might call an atomic blast (nuclear blast). Nuclear fission used this way can also be applied in special complex designs to generate enough thermal energy (heat) to initiate a fusion reaction. This creates an even bigger nuclear blast.

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What is radiation and how is it once spread once a bomb detonates?

Radiation is the emission of energy as particles or electromagnetic waves. When a bomb detonates, it releases various types of radiation, including alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. This radiation can spread through the air, water, and soil, contaminating the surrounding area and potentially causing harmful health effects on living organisms.


Does a nuclear bomb give radiation?

Yes a nuclear bomb gives radiation. Radiation is transfer of energy through empty space.


1 big nuclear bomb how many miles would it reach?

The distance a nuclear bomb can reach depends on various factors such as the size of the bomb, the altitude at which it detonates, weather conditions, and landscape. Generally, a large nuclear bomb could have a blast radius of several miles and cause destruction over a wider area through the effects of heat, blast, and radiation.


What does the ICBM do in Civilization IV?

When fired it detonates a nuclear bomb on the target square and the 8 squares surrounding it.


Where does the energy go after a nuclear bomb goes off?

After a nuclear bomb goes off, the energy goes into everything around the place of detonation in a variety of different forms (e.g. blast wave, flying debris, light, nuclear radiation, sound, winds).


How do you put radiation in a sentenc?

The nuclear bomb produced deadly radiation.


What is the radiation of a nuclear bomb?

The radiation from a nuclear bomb includes gamma rays, neutrons, and residual radioactive fallout. Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation, while neutrons are subatomic particles that can induce nuclear reactions in surrounding materials, releasing additional radiation. Fallout consists of radioactive particles and debris from the explosion that can spread over large areas, causing long-term contamination.


How do you put radiation in a simple sentence?

The nuclear bomb produced deadly radiation.


Does a nuclear bomb have radiation in it?

Yes, a nuclear bomb produces radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release large amounts of energy. This radiation can have immediate and long-term harmful effects on living organisms and the environment.


What is the blast radius for a nuclear bomb?

The blast radius of a nuclear bomb can vary depending on factors such as the type and yield of the bomb, as well as the environment in which it detonates. However, the blast radius of a typical nuclear bomb can extend for miles, causing significant destruction and casualties.


What is the range of a nucular explosion?

The range of a nuclear explosion can vary greatly depending on the size of the bomb and the environment in which it detonates. For example, a large nuclear bomb like the Tsar Bomba could have a range of over 50 miles for severe destruction, while smaller bombs may have a more limited range. The blast, heat, and radiation effects of a nuclear explosion can cause damage and casualties over a wide area.


What is happens if a nuclear bomb thrown in the outerspace?

When it detonates it produces new radiation belts captured in earth's magnetic field and produces Auroral displays near the poles. The radiation belts take a few weeks to dissipate and have severely damaged early satellites passing through them. One Gemini mission was delayed after a US nuclear test in space to avoid exposing the astronauts.