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Atomic bombs work by initiating a chain reaction of nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the process. This energy is released in the form of heat, light, and shockwaves, causing widespread destruction and devastation.

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Is it true or false atomic bombs work by atomic fisson?

yes, both true & false. They can work either by fission or some combination of fission & fusion. Most modern nuclear bombs use both fission & fusion to optimize for mission, size, weight, cost, etc. Total yield can vary from 100% fission to more than 95% fusion.


Did Albert Einstein help build hydrogen bombs?

No, Einstein was a total pacifist and did not work on either atomic or hydrogen bombs (or any other military or war related projects). The ONLY significant scientific thing he worked on from the late 1930s until his death in 1955 was the equations of his Unified Field Theory, a task in which he never succeeded.


How do atom bombs work?

Here is a YouTube video explaining the chemical reactions and what materials they use for atomic bombs, and it's very easy to understand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK67Dj1jyc8


What bombs are much more powerful than the atomic bombs?

Thermonuclear or hydrogen bombs are significantly more powerful than atomic bombs. These bombs use a two-stage process that combines nuclear fission and fusion reactions, resulting in a much larger explosive yield.


What is the different between atomic bomb and hydrogen bombs?

The main difference between atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs is the source of their energy. Atomic bombs rely on nuclear fission (splitting atoms), while hydrogen bombs use a two-stage process involving both fission and fusion (combining atoms). Hydrogen bombs are more powerful and destructive than atomic bombs.