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It's not from the atomic blast The smoke trails were not caused by the blast itself, but by smoke rockets that created contrails to provide points of reference for measuring the shock wave caused by the nuclear blast.
In the first few milliseconds after a nuclear detonation, the fireball and shock wave are indistinguishable, but soon after, the fireball cools a little and the shock wave continues on beyond it. The shock wave is a layer of high density air that expands out from the blast very rapidly. In nuclear testing, the scientists and engineers wanted to be able to track the progress of the shock wave well after it went beyond the fireball. So, they launched smoke rockets well behind the detonation site seconds before detonation. The dense layer of air acted as a sort of lens, refracting the image of the smoke rockets behind it, and allowing those working on the project to calculate the shock velocity and other properties as a scientific function. == ==
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What is the circumference of an atomic's bomb explosion?
The circumference of an atomic bomb explosion can vary depending on the size and yield of the bomb. In general, the blast radius of a typical atomic bomb explosion can extend several miles from the epicenter.
Diameter of destruction from atomic bomb?
Depends on the size of the bomb (they come in many different sizes- bigger is more destructive) and how high the bomb is above ground when it explodes. Most are set to explode when several hundred feet above ground.
What is the difference between a conventional bomb and an atomic bomb?
A standard bomb relies on the explosive power of chemical energy, like TNT for example. The size of the blast will depend on the amount of explosives packed into the bomb. After the blast, there will be the "usual" damage, which will be proportionate to the size of the bomb. Destruction and casualties will present as they always have from the blast of a weapon. With a nuclear weapon, the energy is derived from the nuclei of atoms (using either fission or fusion). It is nuclear energy, and nuclear weapons are, by tapping into this type of energy, able to deliver a much larger blast and broader blast effects than conventional weapons. The blast can be thousands or millions of times more devastating than any conventional bomb blast. And in addition to killing in the way chemical explosives do, it can also severely burn and can irradiate victims, and they can die weeks, months or even years after surviving the initial blast. There is also the element of nuclear "residue" from the nuclear blast. Radioactive contaminants will be found on the ground and in the air. And the airborne ones will circulate according to local weather patterns. This will create what is called fallout, and the radioactive materials can be deposited many miles from ground zero. This ends up creating health damaging effects far from the site of the blast.
How many square miles is the blast radius of an atom bomb?
The blast radius of an atomic bomb can vary depending on the size of the bomb and the height at which it detonates. In general, the blast radius of a nuclear bomb can extend for several miles, causing destruction within a radius of 1-5 miles or more. It can cover an area of several square miles, destroying buildings and causing severe damage within that zone.
What can an atomic bomb do to someone?
An atomic bomb can cause immediate devastation through a blinding flash, intense heat, and a destructive blast wave. It can cause widespread destruction, injuries, and fatalities, while also leading to long-term health effects such as radiation sickness and increased risk of cancer. The impact can be catastrophic on infrastructure, environment, and human life.
Range of an atomic bomb?
the full range of an atomic bomb (not just blast range) is 20 square miles
What was the blast area of the atomic bomb?
9.5 square miles
What is the circumference of an atomic's bomb explosion?
The circumference of an atomic bomb explosion can vary depending on the size and yield of the bomb. In general, the blast radius of a typical atomic bomb explosion can extend several miles from the epicenter.
What is the centre of an atomic bomb blast called?
epicenter, ground-zero
Is unearthed uranium susceptible to reaction if it were exposed to an atomic bomb blast?
Unearthed uranium is not highly reactive to an atomic bomb blast on its own. However, if the uranium was refined and processed into a nuclear weapon, it could undergo fission reactions in response to a nuclear blast, contributing to the explosive power of the bomb.
Is atomic blast the same as atomic bomb?
No. The bomb is the actual device that is dropped from a specific height in the air. The blast occurs before it hits the ground. I am sure you have seen pictures of the mushroom cloud. Well, the blast was before that. It was a bright flash that could blind a person.
How has the atomic bomb raised moral issues?
An atomic bomb has enough destructive force to annihilate an entire city. It can kill thousands of people in a single blast.
Why did watches stop from the atomic bomb?
The superheated blast melted their internal workings shut.
What happened prior the First Atomic Blast in 1945?
Scientists developed the atom bomb.
What did the people die of in the atomic bomb?
mostly evaporation from the blast or subsequent radiation burns...............
What comes out of an atomic bomb when activated?
Lots of energy, in the form of radiation and a blast wave.
Is it true that 1 atomic bomb can kill everyone on earth?
No, Most atomic bombs have a blast distance of 40 miles. By. Husky Pratt
