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The bigger question should be "what is the risk/benefit ratio of nuclear energy?"

That is subject to great debate, but the hard science behind all of it suggests strongly that it is lower than most of us will admit. Nuclear energy is environmentally safe, in the grand scheme of things, both from the perspective of accidental radioactivity release and from the ecological perspective of it not being a good idea at all to continue using fossil fuels.

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Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?

Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.


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.


Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?

Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.


What are the dangers of nuclear power and weapons?

Nuclear power has no dangers. It is the opposite. Nuclear energy is a clean source for power production. It is even cleaner than solar energy. Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper than that produced from solar, wind, gas, oil, and wind energy sources. Nuclear radiation from nuclear power plants is 100 times less than nuclear radiation from coal fired power plants. Nuclear weapons are of mass destruction nature due to emitted nuclear radiation, heat, and pressure air waves.


What causes the radiation in a nuclear blast?

The radiation in a nuclear blast comes from the release of energy during the explosion. This energy can create various types of radiation, such as gamma rays, beta particles, and neutrons. The radioactive materials involved in the blast can also contribute to the radiation released.

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Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?

Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.


What are thr types of industrial accidents?

Some industrial accidents are accidental release of chemical during production, explosions, nuclear explosion and radiation, pollution, construction accidents and even mine explosions to name a few.


What exactly is nuclear fusion?

It is the combination of two nuclei into one nucleus and release of energy on consequence.


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.


Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?

Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.


What are nuclear disasters?

Nuclear disasters are incidents that result in the release of radioactive material from a nuclear facility. They include both minor and major radiation releases.


What are the dangers of nuclear power and weapons?

Nuclear power has no dangers. It is the opposite. Nuclear energy is a clean source for power production. It is even cleaner than solar energy. Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper than that produced from solar, wind, gas, oil, and wind energy sources. Nuclear radiation from nuclear power plants is 100 times less than nuclear radiation from coal fired power plants. Nuclear weapons are of mass destruction nature due to emitted nuclear radiation, heat, and pressure air waves.


What causes the radiation in a nuclear blast?

The radiation in a nuclear blast comes from the release of energy during the explosion. This energy can create various types of radiation, such as gamma rays, beta particles, and neutrons. The radioactive materials involved in the blast can also contribute to the radiation released.


What is one negative thing about nuclear power?

A accidental release. That would be a disaster. The thermal footprint that occurs due to the heat creation.


What might happen to a nuclear power plant if the containment structure was damaged?

It could release radiation.


Is an environmental consequence of nuclear energy?

The ultimate result is the pollution of the environment. Any nuclear accidents leave the area unusable for centuries. When the nuclear reactor melted down in Russia in the 80's it left the entire area radioactive. People can no longer live there and any plants and animals are affected by the radiation that still exists.


What types of atoms realease nuclear radiation?

Atoms with unstable nuclei, such as uranium, radium, and plutonium, can release nuclear radiation. This radiation can take the form of alpha particles (helium nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), or gamma rays (high-energy photons).