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Because mass and energy are equivalent, as Einstein showed, and even if you destroy a small amount of mass the energy released is very large.

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If a nuclear weapon exploded on a nuclear Power Plant would the explosion radius increase?

No, a nuclear explosion on a nuclear power plant would not cause the explosion radius to increase. The explosion radius would be determined by the yield of the nuclear weapon itself, not by the presence of the power plant.


Is there any chance of a nuclear explosion from a nuclear power plant?

No. There is no possibility whatsoever of a nuclear power plant having a nuclear explosion. It is not physically, or even theoretically, possible for the core to be brought into a super-prompt critical geometry and held there long enough to consume enough fuel to "go nuclear".


What does nuclear power and nuclear weapons have in common?

They both utilise nuclear fission, in which nuclei of U-235 or Pu-239 are split apart which releases enormous energy. In nuclear power this is done at a comparatively slow controllable rate, in a weapon you want a very rapid reaction to create a huge blast of energy.


Are nuclear bombs real?

Yes, nuclear bombs are real and have been developed and tested by several countries. These weapons derive their explosive power from nuclear reactions, which release enormous amounts of energy. The use of nuclear bombs is highly destructive and devastating, making them a major concern for global security.


Is nuclear reaction good or bad?

Nuclear reactions can be both good and bad. They can produce clean energy, like in nuclear power plants, but also be used to create nuclear weapons which have destructive capabilities. The key is in how nuclear reactions are managed and controlled.

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What does an atomic bomb have?

Enormous destructive power.


If a nuclear weapon exploded on a nuclear Power Plant would the explosion radius increase?

No, a nuclear explosion on a nuclear power plant would not cause the explosion radius to increase. The explosion radius would be determined by the yield of the nuclear weapon itself, not by the presence of the power plant.


How do you use destructive in sentence?

The gas explosion had so much destructive power that the whole building collapsed.


Is there any chance of a nuclear explosion from a nuclear power plant?

No. There is no possibility whatsoever of a nuclear power plant having a nuclear explosion. It is not physically, or even theoretically, possible for the core to be brought into a super-prompt critical geometry and held there long enough to consume enough fuel to "go nuclear".


Is nuclear power the answer to your energy needs?

Nuclear Power is NOT NECESSARY. So many people die when there's a nuclear explosion. It is also really bad for the environment.


What does nuclear power and nuclear weapons have in common?

They both utilise nuclear fission, in which nuclei of U-235 or Pu-239 are split apart which releases enormous energy. In nuclear power this is done at a comparatively slow controllable rate, in a weapon you want a very rapid reaction to create a huge blast of energy.


Are nuclear bombs real?

Yes, nuclear bombs are real and have been developed and tested by several countries. These weapons derive their explosive power from nuclear reactions, which release enormous amounts of energy. The use of nuclear bombs is highly destructive and devastating, making them a major concern for global security.


How many people died during the explosion of the nuclear power plant?

lots


Is nuclear reaction good or bad?

Nuclear reactions can be both good and bad. They can produce clean energy, like in nuclear power plants, but also be used to create nuclear weapons which have destructive capabilities. The key is in how nuclear reactions are managed and controlled.


Is nuclear weapons the only thing that is destructive about nuclear energy?

no. Nuclear plants can explode potentially killing thousands of people. Besides the explosion, a nuclear explosion would cause radiation to linger, killing off, or mutating thousands more at a greater distance. Nuclear energy can also cause nuclear waste to form, and this must properly be put away. However, nuclear energy has saved/created more lives than kill it because it is able to create large amounts of energy, without pollution and power many homes.


What is the smallest nuke possible in terms of size and destructive power?

The smallest nuclear weapon in terms of size and destructive power is known as a tactical nuclear weapon. These weapons have a lower yield compared to strategic nuclear weapons and are designed for use in battlefield situations. They typically have a yield of less than 10 kilotons, making them smaller and less destructive than larger strategic nuclear weapons.


What is the role of tritium in a nuclear bomb?

Tritium is used as a fuel in a fusion reaction in nuclear bombs. It serves to increase the efficiency and power of the explosion by boosting the yield of the detonation. The fusion reaction involving tritium releases a significant amount of energy, contributing to the destructive force of the bomb.