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whhat is nuclears explosions
Fission explosions occur when a subcritical assembly of fissile material is suddenly reassembled (in about 1ms, using explosives) into a very supercritical assembly, then a burst of neutrons are fired through it. The explosion itself completes in about 1µs.
Fusion explosions are trickier as they need a Fission explosion first to generate x-rays to drive the radiation implosion needed to compress and heat the fusion fuel enough to make fusion ignite (pressure near that at center of sun, temperature about 10 million centigrade) and sustain the fusion burn. Practical fusion bombs use lithium-deuteride as fuel, which requires neutrons from a fissioning "sparkplug" inside the fusion fuel assembly:
- Fission primary
- X-rays cause radiation implosion
- "sparkplug" fissions
- Lithium transmutes to Tritium
- Fusion burns in secondary
- High energy fusion neutrons fission U-238 in tamper (typically gives 90% of yield as well as lots of fallout)
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What causes a nuclear explosion?
A nuclear explosion is caused by the rapid release of energy from a nuclear chain reaction. This can occur in a nuclear weapon when a critical mass of fissile material is rapidly brought together, leading to a highly destructive explosion. In a nuclear reactor, such an explosion is prevented through control mechanisms that regulate the nuclear reaction.
What causes the thermal heat in a nuclear explosion?
The thermal heat in a nuclear explosion is caused by the rapid release of energy from the fission or fusion reactions taking place. The intense heat is a result of the high temperatures reached during the explosion, which can be in the millions of degrees Celsius.
What type of explosion causes a mushroom cloud?
A nuclear explosion is the type of explosion that causes a mushroom cloud. The distinctive mushroom-shaped cloud is formed when the intense heat and energy of the explosion causes the surrounding air and debris to rise rapidly, creating the iconic cloud formation.
How is a nuclear explosion started?
A nuclear explosion is initiated by triggering a chain reaction inside a nuclear device, either through implosion or gun-type mechanisms. This chain reaction causes rapid and uncontrolled splitting of atomic nuclei, releasing an immense amount of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation, resulting in an explosion.
What energy transformations occur in a nuclear explosion?
In a nuclear explosion, nuclear potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and thermal energy. The fission or fusion of atomic nuclei releases a massive amount of energy in the form of heat and light. This energy causes intense pressure waves and heat that result in the explosive force of the nuclear blast.
What causes the gretest damage in an exsplosion?
The radiation if it is a nuclear explosion.
What causes a nuclear explosion?
A nuclear explosion is caused by the rapid release of energy from a nuclear chain reaction. This can occur in a nuclear weapon when a critical mass of fissile material is rapidly brought together, leading to a highly destructive explosion. In a nuclear reactor, such an explosion is prevented through control mechanisms that regulate the nuclear reaction.
What are the causes of a nuclear explosion?
Sudden release (in a few microseconds) of nuclear energy via fission, fusion, or a combination of both.
What are the method of controlling nuclear explosion?
nuclear explosion?
Causes the greatest damage in explosion?
Nuclear weapons cause the greatest damage in explosion. This will affect even the atmosphere for a very long period of time.
What causes the thermal heat in a nuclear explosion?
The thermal heat in a nuclear explosion is caused by the rapid release of energy from the fission or fusion reactions taking place. The intense heat is a result of the high temperatures reached during the explosion, which can be in the millions of degrees Celsius.
What type of explosion causes a mushroom cloud?
A nuclear explosion is the type of explosion that causes a mushroom cloud. The distinctive mushroom-shaped cloud is formed when the intense heat and energy of the explosion causes the surrounding air and debris to rise rapidly, creating the iconic cloud formation.
What happened some years ago in Russia from nuclear explosion?
When and what explosion? One of the nuclear test shots. If so which?Remember Chernobyl was not a nuclear explosion, it was a steam explosion and graphite fire.
What are the products of nuclear fusion in a hydrogen bomb?
The nuclear fusion uses Hydrogen to produce Helium. The fusion also releases a lot of energy, which is what causes the explosion.
How is a nuclear explosion started?
A nuclear explosion is initiated by triggering a chain reaction inside a nuclear device, either through implosion or gun-type mechanisms. This chain reaction causes rapid and uncontrolled splitting of atomic nuclei, releasing an immense amount of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation, resulting in an explosion.
How height of a biohazerd is a nuke?
the biohazardness of a nuke is that it causes more people to die from the fall out(nuclear storms) than the explosion
What energy transformations occur in a nuclear explosion?
In a nuclear explosion, nuclear potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and thermal energy. The fission or fusion of atomic nuclei releases a massive amount of energy in the form of heat and light. This energy causes intense pressure waves and heat that result in the explosive force of the nuclear blast.
