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How many nuclear bombs make a megaton of tnt?
A nuclear bomb can be made with any desired yield from about 10 tons to well over 50 megatons in one single bomb. These numbers are just for tested devices that worked, there is no theoretical upper limit on the yield of fusion based bombs.
When was the first megaton atomic bomb built?
A pure fission atomic bomb with a yield of a megaton or more is theoretically impossible. The problem is that the chain reaction would happen spontaneously before the device could even be completely built and the bomb parts would melt, resulting in a fizzle and killing everyone building it.The first fusion atomic bomb (commonly called a hydrogen bomb) was tested in 1952 as Ivy Mike and had a 10 megaton yield. The highest yield pure fission atomic bomb ever built was also tested in 1952 as Ivy King and had a 500 kilotons yield.
Is a fission bomb or a fusion bomb more powerful?
That depends on the design. Traditionally fusion bombs have been more powerful than fission bombs, mostly because fusion yield has no limit (just add more stages) and fission is limited to around 1 megaton yield. However it is definitely possible to build small very low yield fusion bombs with yields far below traditional fission bomb yields, especially if your goal is to make "clean" low fallout tactical weapons (or potentially peaceful nuclear construction explosives - as was the goal of project Plowshare).
What is the displacement of a 50 Megaton bomb?
The displacement caused by a 50 megaton bomb would depend on various factors such as the type of explosion and the surrounding terrain. In general, the blast radius of a bomb of this magnitude could extend for several miles, causing widespread destruction and displacement of debris and structures in the affected area.
What is stronger atom bomb or nuke?
An atomic bomb is a nuclear weapon. A nuclear fusion bomb, (hydrogen, is usually much stronger than a nuclear fission bomb (uranium or plutonium). The weapons detonated in Japan during WWII measured about 15 kilotons equivalent of TNT. Today, most nuclear weapons are measured by megaton (1000X kiloton) equivalents up to a bomb built by the Russians with a possible yield of 100 megatons.
Which is more damaging Atom bomb or megaton bomb?
A megaton bomb is more damaging than an atomic bomb because it has a much higher explosive yield. A megaton bomb releases energy equivalent to the detonation of one million tons of TNT, while an atomic bomb typically releases energy equivalent to the detonation of thousands of tons of TNT.
What was the nickname of the first H-bomb?
Greenhouse George. 225 kilotons.George is said to have "lit a fusion match with a fission blast furnace". The yield of the fission bomb that ignited George's fusion fuel was well in excess of 200 kilotons, the highest yield fission bomb detonated to that date. The actual fusion yield of George likely probably did not exceed 1 kiloton.Ivy Mike, 10 megatons, was the first true fusion bomb. About 1 megaton of that was fusion.
How many nuclear bombs make a megaton of tnt?
A nuclear bomb can be made with any desired yield from about 10 tons to well over 50 megatons in one single bomb. These numbers are just for tested devices that worked, there is no theoretical upper limit on the yield of fusion based bombs.
When was the first megaton atomic bomb built?
A pure fission atomic bomb with a yield of a megaton or more is theoretically impossible. The problem is that the chain reaction would happen spontaneously before the device could even be completely built and the bomb parts would melt, resulting in a fizzle and killing everyone building it.The first fusion atomic bomb (commonly called a hydrogen bomb) was tested in 1952 as Ivy Mike and had a 10 megaton yield. The highest yield pure fission atomic bomb ever built was also tested in 1952 as Ivy King and had a 500 kilotons yield.
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.
What is the largest megaton bomb?
The largest megaton bomb ever detonated was the Soviet Union's Tsar Bomba in 1961, with a yield of about 50 megatons. It was the most powerful nuclear weapon ever created and tested.
Damage of 100 megaton bomb?
it can blow up tekos
What is the most giant hydrogen bomb?
The 50 Megaton "Tsar Bomba" hydrogen bomb tested by the USSR in 1961 is the strongest hydrogen bomb ever detonated. The 10 Megaton "Ivy Mike" hydrogen bomb tested by the U.S. in 1952 is the physically largest hydrogen bomb ever detonated.
Where do you find a fusion pulse charge in fallout 3?
the fusion pulse charge is given to you by mr. Burke in the bar in megaton. He will give it to you if you agree to blow up the town. then take the charge to the bomb, plant it, and meet Burke to blow it up and enjoy the show
Why do hydrogen bombs produce radioactive waste?
Although the name suggests that the bomb solely uses nuclear fusion to create mass destruction, a Hydrogen bomb actually contains both fission and fusion fuels. Since fusion requires such a high energy input to initiate, a fission bomb is required to detonate the fusion component of the Hydrogen bomb, thereby releasing nuclear waste and radiation.
Is a fission bomb or a fusion bomb more powerful?
That depends on the design. Traditionally fusion bombs have been more powerful than fission bombs, mostly because fusion yield has no limit (just add more stages) and fission is limited to around 1 megaton yield. However it is definitely possible to build small very low yield fusion bombs with yields far below traditional fission bomb yields, especially if your goal is to make "clean" low fallout tactical weapons (or potentially peaceful nuclear construction explosives - as was the goal of project Plowshare).
What make an atomic bomb different from a hydrogen bomb?
There are many differences, one is that it is impossible to build a pure fission atomic bomb with a yield above 1 megaton (the largest tested was 500 kilotons, half the limit) while there is no limit on the yield that a hydrogen bomb can produce. The difference in mechanism is that an atomic bomb gets all of its yield from fission of heavy isotopes (e.g. plutonium-239, uranium-235, uranium-233) while a hydrogen bomb gets a significant amount of its yield from fusion of isotopes of the light element hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).
