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Atomic Bombs
Atomic bomb is an explosive device in which a large amount of energy is released through nuclear reactions. This makes an atomic bomb, more properly called a nuclear weapon, a much more powerful device than any conventional bomb containing chemical explosives. The first Atomic Bombs were used during World War 2 in 1945 by the US onto 2 Japanese cities.
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Who flew the plane that dropped the atomic bomb?
Paul Tibbets flew the Enola Gay and dropped the atomic bomb upon the Japanese city of Hiroshima whereas pilot Charles Sweeney flew Bockscar and bombed Nagasaki with a nuclear weapon .
What was one name of a bomb used in World War 2?
The name of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima was "Little Boy".
In 1939 who wrote a letter to President Roosevelt about the atomic bomb?
He wrote a letter saying that he found a way to make a chain explosion with uranium
Did inventor of the atomic bomb commit suicide?
Although many people were involved in the development of the first atomic bombs, the man who first conceived of the nuclear chain reaction mechanism (in 1933) underlying the atomic bomb, and first foresaw its potential to be used as a weapon, was a Hungarian physicist named Leó Szilárd, who had fled to London to escape Nazi persecution. After discovering that uranium could carry such a nuclear chain reaction, he sent a letter (also signed by Albert Einstein) to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt urging the government to create a research project to develop a nuclear weapons. The result was the Manhattan Project, which in 1945, exploded the world's first atomic bomb.
Leó Szilárd, along with many other scientists involved in the Manhattan Project, opposed the actual use of the atomic bomb in war, and hoped that by merely by showing the tremendous power of the bomb, they could force the surrender of Germany and Japan. He was horrified that the bombs were dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He did not commit suicide, but he did stop researching nuclear physics -- in 1947, two years after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he changed fields and became a molecular biologist. He continued to warn of the danger of nuclear weapons until his natural death in 1964.
What were some good and bad things about the atomic bomb technology wise?
the good things were. they tested out a neucleur wepeon and the bad things are killed loads of people the good things were. they tested out a neucleur wepeon and the bad things are killed loads of people
The most important reason is that if the Allies had not developed the atom bomb first, then the Axis powers would have done so. It was a race.
Shortly before Britain and France declared war on Germany, a letter was written by Albert Einstein (after prompting by some other physicists) for the attention of President Roosevelt of the USA detailing the possibility of using nuclear fission as a weapon. This letter stressed the urgency that this was developed before Nazi Germany did so and was actually delivered to the President after war had erupted in Europe.
It was eventually acted upon by the US government and the 'Manhattan Project' was set up. The very next day the Japanese attacked Pearl harbor and America was at war.
Once the atom bomb had been developed it was used to spare the lives of Allied soldiers who would have otherwise had to mount an invasion of the Japanese homeland to force their surrender (which would most likely have cost a large number of lives on both sides). Its use forced a speedy surrender by Japan and a resolution to the war. It can clearly be argued that this therefore actually saved many lives.
Of course the atom bomb was also used to demonstrate beyond all doubt to the world that the West now had a new weapon of immense power (but one would hope, and there is certainly no reason to believe otherwise, that the first reason was the primary one and that this second reason was merely a by-product). Of course, now the Russians saw the need to develop their own nuclear capability and so began an arms-race.
What was the first city to be bombed with an atomic bomb?
Hiroshima, Japan was the first city in history to suffer a nuclear attack on August 6, 1945. Nagasaki was attacked with a nuclear weapon three days later. These are the only two nuclear weapons used in anger.
Where was the first nuclear bomb tested?
Trinity was the first test of technology for an atomic weapon. It was conducted by the United States on July 16, 1945, at a location 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Socorro, New Mexico on the White Sands Proving Ground, headquartered near Alamogordo.
How many did the atomic bomb kill?
220,000 people if you combine Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima by itself killed 140,000; the one dropped on Nagasaki killed 80,000.
How was the atomic bomb developed?
The story is too long to tell here. Read Richard Rhode's book: The Making of the Atomic Bomb.
Colonel Paul Tibbets of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) piloted the B-29, the Enola Gay, that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II. The bombarder was Major Thomas Ferebee.
What jobs were created in the US when the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945?
The biggest area of job creation in the US as a result of the end of the war was the construction industry. The end of the war resulted in hundreds of thousands of military personnel being demobilized and returned to society. These individuals had come to their age of majority in the military and were not willing to move back into their family homes. This resulted in a huge shortage of housing. The Cold War or nuclear arms race created a series of jobs involving defense contracts and additional construction projects. The majority of these were government related in hardening government facilities and creating missle related facilities.
Why was the atomic bomb invented?
Leo Szilard invented the atomic bomb and reactor in 1933 as a more efficient method of transmuting elements. It took another 12 years plus a $2,000,000,000 investment by the US to build the first bombs.
American scientists created the atomic bomb as a way to end World War II with a minimum amount of bloodshed. Though it caused approximately 130,000 deaths when it was dropped on Hiroshima, it is estimated that it saved over half a million lives by being the means by which the war was ended.
How did the atomic bomb affect the world?
The BOMB as we knew in the 50s, 60s, and 70s has changed everything from its first use in Japan until today where we are deathly afraid of some terrorist getting a hold of one.
How would you describe Albert Einstein's intelligence?
Albert Einstein was a highly intelligent individual known for his exceptional creativity, deep curiosity, and innovative thinking. His ability to think abstractly and imagine new possibilities allowed him to make groundbreaking contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly with his theory of relativity. Einstein's intelligence went beyond traditional measures and encompassed a unique combination of problem-solving skills and profound insight.
How did the atomic bomb save American lives?
It shortend the war by forcing the Japanese to surrender under U.S. terms. The Japanese people were not going to give up, they fought to the very end, but had it not been for the devastation of the atomic attacks we might still be fighting.Also if president Truman allowed the war to go on as it was, the allies would invade Japan and more soldiers would be killed.
What were the names of the two atomic bombs?
Little Boy for the bombing of Hiroshima, and Fat Man for the bombing of Nagasaki
What are three advantages to using the atomic bomb?
It made the U.S. look stronger, it stopped the war, Force Japan to surrender in World War 2, and looked cool doing so as you see on the link provided.
How did the atomic bomb affect the economy?
It was a costly enterprise. Estimated at around two billion dollars from beginning to V-J Day. It also created jobs and a major military-industrial complex.
