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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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What was the element used in the first atomic bomb?
Plutonium was used in the Trinity test, Uranium in the first combat weapon.
Atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb. What's the difference?
The term atomic bomb is a general one, and it can include both fission and fusion weapons. The hydrogen bomb (an "old term") is used in reference to a fusion device. Both are grouped under the contemporary term nuclear weapons, and we generally break down nuclear weapons into two types -- fission devices and fusion devices. The latter can only be set off by the former, so it takes a fission weapon to provide the energy needed to initiate the fusion reaction. Links can be found below for more information.
The difference between nuclear and atomic bombs has to do with the fuel. Atomic bombs use only plutonium or uranium. Nuclear bombs use, in addition to plutonium or uranium, hydrogen. That is what makes them nuclear, unlike President Bush's mispronunciation: nucular. How funny is that? We had a president that had his finger on the button that would trigger nuclear destruction of all life forms on our planet, yet he could not even pronounce it properly? That is really scary!!!
To fully answer the question: It does not really matter, if one happens to drop in your vicinity, the result is the same, the annihilation of all matter, including you.
Where did the enriched uranium for the Little Boy atomic bomb come from?
The uranium enrichment facilty was at Oak Ridge.
What happened to the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb?
the plane was destroyed by the united states to show no physical evidence of the bombings
What inspired Albert Einstine to invent the atomic bomb?
he was adicted in atoms
Albert Einstein did not invent the atomic bomb. It was invented by Leo Szilard.
What were the positive effects of the atomic bomb in Nagosagi?
It provided an alternative to the planned invasion of japan which would have cost thousands of lifes
What was the name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb and what cities were hit?
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. The bomber that dropped it was nicknamed the "Enola Gay", named after the pilot's mother. Three days later, the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, and the bomber in that case was "Bockscar" ("boxcar"), a pun based on the pilot's name, Bock.
What would have happened to the US and Japan if the atomic bomb had not been dropped in World War 2?
Japan had been defeated before we dropped the bomb, but the Emperor refused to surrender. Japanese soldiers continued to hold many of the islands in the Pacific and even the islands that they had lost were still inhabited by soldiers who hid in caves and came out to kill Allied troops. The Navy of Japan had been pretty much wiped out. They had no fuel little fuel to operate the few ships that were left, yet the Japanese people refused to give up, thinking that they could defeat the Allies when we sent landing parties to Japan. Actually, the Japanese leadership did not care how many of their citizens were killed during a landing attempt, they figured we would give up and go home in view of that many deaths. Their people were already in pretty bad shape from the war. The regular bombing of the Japanese industrial cities killed far more people than the N bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. All because the emperor refused to surrender. The nuclear weapons where considered live saving because a usa invasion would have been catastrophic. though the death toll would not have reached the same if they had invaded.this is an example of the allies and us policy for the next 50 years of policy. if they wouldn't have been droped the allies would not of been able to take japan home islands. even if they had them under militarized control the Japanese people would have rebeled.
Besides all these important facts, the US dropped the bombs to show the world what an attack to the US could turn into. It worked for 56 years until the attack on the twin towers in 2001
What is the sequence of events that led to the development of the atomic bomb?
The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were selected as targets after exhaustive study by military specialists. The bombs were droped on August 6 1945 in the city of Hishorima and Agust 9 1945 in the city of Nagasaki. The devastation was clear and inmediate surrender was given by the government of Japan.
What is a short summary of the dropping of atomic bombs?
In considering the devastation in the two cities, it should be remembered that the cities' differences in shape and topography resulted in great differences in the damages. Hiroshima was all on low, flat ground, and was roughly circular in shape; Nagasaki was much cut up by hills and mountain spurs, with no regularity to its shape.
In Hiroshima almost everything up to about one mile from X was completely destroyed, except for a small number (about 50) of heavily reinforced concrete buildings, most of which were specially designed to withstand earthquake shock, which were not collapsed by the blast; most of these buildings had their interiors completely gutted, and all windows, doors, sashes, and frames ripped out. In Nagasaki, nearly everything within 1/2 mile of the explosion was destroyed, including heavy structures. All Japanese homes were destroyed within 1 1/2 miles from X.
Underground air raid shelters with earth cover roofs immediately below the explosion had their roofs caved in; but beyond 1/2 mile from X they suffered no damage.
In Nagasaki, 1500 feet from X high quality steel frame buildings were not completely collapsed, but the entire buildings suffered mass distortion and all panels and roofs were blown in.
In Nagasaki, 2,000 feet from X, reinforced concrete buildings with 10" walls and 6" floors were collapsed; reinforced concrete buildings with 4" walls and roofs were standing but were badly damaged. At 2,000 feet some 9" concrete walls were completely destroyed.
In Nagasaki, 3,500 feet from X, church buildings with 18" brick walls were completely destroyed. 12" brick walls were severely cracked as far as 5,000 feet.
In Hiroshima, 4,400 feet from X, multi-story brick buildings were completely demolished. In Nagasaki, similar buildings were destroyed to 5,300 feet.
In Hiroshima, roof tiles were bubbled (melted) by the flash heat out to 4,000 feet from X; in Nagasaki, the same effect was observed to 6,500 feet.
In Hiroshima, steel frame buildings were destroyed 4,200 feet from X, and to 4,800 feet in Nagasaki.
In both cities, the mass distortion of large steel buildings was observed out to 4,500 feet from X.
In Nagasaki, reinforced concrete smoke stacks with 8" walls, specially designed to withstand earthquake shocks, were overturned up to 4,000 feet from X.
In Hiroshima, steel frame buildings suffered severe structural damage up to 5,700 feet from X, and in Nagasaki the same damage was sustained as far as 6,000 feet.
In Nagasaki, 9" brick walls were heavily cracked to 5,000 feet, were moderately cracked to 6,000 feet, and slightly cracked to 8,000 feet. In both cities, light concrete buildings collapsed out to 4,700 feet.
In Hiroshima, multi-story brick buildings suffered structural damage up to 6,600 feet, and in Nagasaki up to 6,500 feet from X.
In both cities overhead electric installations were destroyed up to 5,500 feet; and trolley cars were destroyed up to 5,500 feet, and damaged to 10,500 feet.
Flash ignition of dry, combustible material was observed as far as 6,400 feet from X in Hiroshima, and in Nagasaki as far as 10,000 feet from X.
Severe damage to gas holder's occurred out to 6,500 feet in both cities.
All Japanese homes were seriously damaged up to 6,500 feet in Hiroshima, and to 8,000 feet in Nagasaki. Most Japanese homes were damaged up to 8,000 feet in Hiroshima and 10,500 feet in Nagasaki.
The hillsides in Nagasaki were scorched by the flash radiation of heat as far as 8,000 feet from X; this scorching gave the hillsides the appearance of premature autumn.
In Nagasaki, very heavy plaster damage was observed in many buildings up to 9,000 feet; moderate damage was sustained as far as 12,000 feet, and light damage up to 15,000 feet.
The flash charring of wooden telegraph poles was observed up to 9,500 feet from X in Hiroshima, and to 11,000 feet in Nagasaki; some reports indicate flash burns as far as 13,000 feet from X in both places.
Severe displacement of roof tiles was observed up to 8,000 feet in Hiroshima, and to 10,000 feet in Nagasaki.
In Nagasaki, very heavy damage to window frames and doors was observed up to 8,000 feet, and light damage up to 12,000 feet.
Roofs and wall coverings on steel frame buildings were destroyed out to 11,000 feet.
Although the sources of many fires were difficult to trace accurately, it is believed that fires were started by primary heat radiation as far as 15,000 feet from X.
Roof damage extended as far as 16,000 feet from X in Hiroshima and in Nagasaki.
The actual collapse of buildings was observed at the extreme range of 23,000 feet from X in Nagasaki.
Although complete window damage was observed only up to 12,000 feet from X, some window damage occurred in Nagasaki up to 40,000 feet, and actual breakage of glass occurred up to 60,000 feet.
Heavy fire damage was sustained in a circular area in Hiroshima with a mean radius of about 6,000 feet and a maximum radius of about 11,000 feet; similar heavy damage occurred in Nagasaki south of X up to 10,000 feet, where it was stopped on a river course.
In Hiroshima over 60,000 of 90,000 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged by the atomic bomb; this figure represents over 67% of the city's structures.
The Manhattan Engineer District, June 29, 1946.
What happens if you explode an Atomic Bomb inside a Black Hole?
The force of the impact will still be absorbed by the black hole.
By definition, a black hole is a very dense mass where no form of radiation can escape - not even light.
Since no explosion is faster than light, a black hole would absorb the blast, the impact, and all forms of light and radiation that would be emitted from the bomb. If you were to watch a black hole, you would see no changes from it.
What effects did dropping the atomic bombs on Japan have on the US?
It caused Japan to surrender to the US September 2, 1945. It also gave us kind of the upper hand in postwar talks with the Soviet Union because they feared us. After all, we turned an entire city to dust in a matter of 43 seconds.
Did japan believe the us had the atomic bombs?
No. The US gave them cryptic messages about the bombs and never told them they had atomic bombs.
How soon after becoming president did Truman get breifed on an atomic bomb?
He knew about the preparations and tests done since he was the Vice President of the US.
Where was the first atomic bomb used on a populated area?
Over the industrial city of Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1945. The second was used over Nagasaki, Japan, August 9, 1945. To this day, they are the only two atomic weapons used in any war.
Why did the atomic bomb take the Japanese by surprise?
If you mean the Doolittle Raid. The Japanese figured there was no planes that could reach their country. Hawaii was way beyond range of planes at the time. The bombers launched off the aircraft carrier to bomb Tokyo was never attempted before so the thought of it as a way to bomb was probably never considered by the Japanese
What other ways could Truman defeat Japan with out using atomic bombs?
he could have invaded but that would cause far more caualties
Hiroshima - 34°23′7″N 132°27′19″E
Nagasaki - 32°47′N 129°52′E
How many died from disease in hiroshima after the atomic bomb droped?
There were around 90,000-166,000 people in Hiroshima and 60,000-80,000 in Nagasaki. Half of them died from radiation sickness.
What are the Major factors in dropping the atomic bomb?
Harry Truman did not want to lose thousands of soldiers in the Pacific Front. The Americans had had experimented on a a highly desrtuctive weapon long before, and made the first Atomic bombs -the "Fat Man" and the "Little Boy". Previously, during the "island-hopping" e. g. , the Americans lost 20,000 men to recapture eight square miles. So, it was obvious, that the Japanese would not surrender. Truman wanted to end the war by repelling the Japanese to continue fighting. Reasons summarised:
- the Americans thought that the Japanese would never surrender
- The Americans did not want to risk falling into Japanese prisons because they were famous for cruelty
- the Americans wanted to show to their ally, the Sviet Union that they were superior in military - as a warning
- the bombs cost a lot and the Americans wanted to use them.
Why is the atomic bomb like Pandora's Box?
You can compare the pandora's box with the nuclear bomb. Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology.Today, opening Pandora's box means to create evil that cannot be undone. when we come to real life, opening the power surge of the nuclear bomb, the evil created can't be undone.
