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Nuclear Weapons

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Can a person eat a nuke?

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Well they can eat nuked food in the microwave but not the kind of nuclear bomb. To nuke something means to cook food in the microwave.

Where is three mile island nuclear power plant located?

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The United States' Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant is situated close to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Situated in the Susquehanna River, just south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is Three Mile Island, home to the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant. It is made up of two pressurized water reactors that are referred to as TMI-1 and TMI-2.

The TMI-2 reactor experienced a partial meltdown on March 28, 1979, which is the most famous event related to Three Mile Island. In the history of the US commercial nuclear power generation business, this event is regarded as the most serious accident. The containment structure effectively contained the majority of the radioactive contaminants, despite the reactor core suffering significant damage.

This incident significantly altered public opinion of nuclear power and caused modifications to industry safety policies and practices. TMI-1 kept running following the mishap until its shutdown in 2019.

What are the advantages of gunpowder?

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I believe gunpowder may be used in fireworks

What were the importance of 1949 nuclear weapons?

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The development and deployment of nuclear weapons in 1949 marked a significant shift in global security dynamics. It led to the start of the nuclear arms race and heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The possession of nuclear weapons also brought immense destructive power, raising concerns about the potential for global annihilation and the need for arms control agreements. Overall, it fundamentally altered the calculus of warfare and international relations.

What was the codename used for testing the first nuclear weapon in history on July 16 1945?

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The codename used for testing the first nuclear weapon in history on July 16, 1945, was "Trinity."

When Did India get Nuclear weapons?

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India conducted its first nuclear weapons test, codenamed "Smiling Buddha," on May 18, 1974. This made India the first country outside of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to possess nuclear weapons.

Has any country ever used a nuclear bomb?

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Yes, two nuclear bombs were used in warfare during World War II. The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. It remains the only time nuclear weapons have been used in warfare to date.

How did nuclear weapons change history?

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Nuclear weapons fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape by creating a new paradigm of mutually assured destruction (MAD). The threat of massive, indiscriminate destruction led to a heightened focus on diplomacy and disarmament, as the Cold War standoff between the United States and Soviet Union demonstrated. Additionally, the existence of nuclear weapons increased the urgency of non-proliferation efforts, with countries striving to prevent the spread of these weapons to ensure global security.

Are nuclear weapons threat to world peace?

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Yes, nuclear weapons are widely regarded as a significant threat to the world for several reasons:

  1. **Destructive Power:** Nuclear weapons are extraordinarily destructive. A single nuclear explosion can cause immense immediate damage, including extensive loss of life and infrastructure. The long-term effects, such as radiation, can have severe health and environmental consequences.

  2. **Humanitarian Impact:** The use of nuclear weapons can result in catastrophic human suffering, both directly through immediate casualties and indirectly through long-term health effects, displacement, and disruption of essential services.

  3. **Environmental Impact:** Nuclear explosions can have long-lasting environmental consequences, including radioactive fallout, which can affect ecosystems and contaminate water and soil.

  4. **Proliferation and Terrorism:** The spread of nuclear weapons and materials to non-state actors or unstable regions poses a risk of nuclear terrorism, making it a global security concern.

  5. **Conflict Escalation:** In international conflicts, the presence of nuclear weapons can potentially escalate conflicts to the point of mass destruction. The concept of mutual assured destruction (MAD) has been a deterrent but also a source of concern.

  6. **Accidental Use:** The existence of nuclear weapons creates the possibility of accidental or unintended use due to technical malfunctions, miscommunication, or human error.

  7. **Arms Race:** The pursuit of nuclear weapons by multiple nations can lead to arms races, increasing the global stockpile and the risk of use.

Efforts to address these threats have been made through international treaties and agreements. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament. However, the complete elimination of nuclear weapons remains a complex challenge.

Many governments, international organizations, and civil society groups continue to advocate for disarmament and arms control to mitigate the threat of nuclear weapons and work towards a world without them. The perception of nuclear weapons as a global threat has been a driving force behind these efforts.

Which country first used a nuclear bomb?

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Only the united state of America used the nuclear or atomic bomb

Will a nuclear blast kill you?

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Depends on how near you are to the blast.

Very close YES!!! Further away, you will suffer radiation burns. Hundreds of miles away probably nothing!!!!.

Can Nuclear weapons destroy the entire earth?

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yes and no depending on how much nuclear bombs it can start a ice age like the asteroid that hit earth so its not enough to destroy the earth

Could a nuclear bomb wipe out earth?

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no it will only start a ice age so we would not be alive

Can a beetle survive a nuclear bomb?

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Probably not if the beetle is the explosion.

How many nuclear power plants in china?

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An exact number of coal burning electric power plants is hard to come by. The on-line database compiled by the Center for Global Development includes emissions data from 50,000 power plants worldwide, unfortunately proprietary licensing agreements have prevented them from revealing the fuel sources of individual plants. Also China (PRC) is now building some 50 GW of coal-burning generators every year, or the equivalent of one large power plant per week.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA, 2008) coal generated 41% of total world electricity in 2006. Also, according to the IEA the US generates about one quarter of the world's coal fired electricity (in 2007 about 2000 of 8000 TWh). Coal burning supplies PR China, the world leader in coal consumption, with 80% of its electricity.

According to more recent (2012) US Energy Information Administration data the US has about 350 coal burning generators producing about 1,500 TWh of electricity per year.

Can twinkies survive a nuclear bomb if so why?

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"Maybe, but the only lifeforms that can survive a nuclear holocaust are cockroaches."

That's not true humans can and most likely survive a nuclear holocaust simply bc unless you are caught with in 50 miles of a nuclear bomb or something of that nature you will most likely survive. For how long depends on how much radiation is left in the atmosphere and the full extent of the holocaust.

(EDIT BY: LEFCOJ) fruit flies can withstand up to 100,000 rads! that's 100 times more than a human cockroaches can only survive about 50,000 rads. if you are caught within six miles of the blast radius we will die. but...there is hope if you are about 10 miles from the blast you still want to take procautionary measures(because you might get the fallout!!!!) if you have a basement under or more than six inches below the ground HIDE IN THERE!!!! THAT IS YOUR BEST CHANCE!!!!! radiation can only go six inches under the ground. if you don't have a basement and it is safe to go outside if there is no fallout, wear boots and cover up with warm clothes that you will need to dispose of right after use, because its gonna be cold!!! that's why its called nuclear winter it will be just like winter in Alaska. you will want to dig six inches of the soil in your yard and dispose of it. but you better get a gun because once the blast is over, its gonna be hell. there will be rrobbers and looters trying to steal, or maybe kill you to get your supplies. stay in the safest place with food and water. for more information, go to www.YouTube.com and type in "Protect and Survive Videos" these vids were issued to Britain in the 1970s and80s, when the nuclear threat was very high. so be safe, stock up, and LIVE!!!!!

eventually the cockroaches will die of hunger.

You forgot two major lifeforms that will also survive: most forms of groundworms and waterbears.

I saw an episode of family guy that proved that humans can survive a nuclear holocaust. whats up alex

How deep can a nuclear submarine go?

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It varies by the type of submarine. United States, Russia, United Kingdom, China, France, and India are examples of nations who have or are assumed to have nuclear submarine capabilities.

For security purposes, governments don't give out full specifications on their weapons of war, especially on something as big, expensive, and instrumental as a submarine. The true depth information is classified, probably above "Top Secret". For the general US submarine fleet, the "official" answer is typically around 600 feet. (According to one Navy instructor it was changed from 400 feet when a documentary was aired accidentally showing footage of the depth meter at a depth of around that depth.)
Any Navy in the world who operates a nuclear submarine is going to publish a low ballpark figure in the name of national security and secrecy. If everyone knew the exact depth a submarine could submerse to, it'd be easier to kill them. Wikipedia says a Soviet/Russian class Alpha submarine may have successfully operated at a depth of 4,300 feet. But rest assured whatever the published depth of submarine is, it many times greater than that.

How do you get a tactical nuke emblem on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2?

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Unlock the killstreak challenges and get 10 nukes while in the current prestige, if you prestige then all challenges are reset meaning you will have to unlock and do the challenge again.

Hope this helps :)

Does Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 have nuke town?

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There is a secret 25 kill streak and it is called a Moab it only counts when you get 25 kills with your gun not with kill streaks like a helicopter look on youtube

Does black ops come with the nuke town map on it?

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In order to get Nuketown Zombies, you must have the Hardened Edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Treyarch will most likely release the map as well as various others about six months following the release to be purchased as a DLC map pack separably.

How many mini nukes are there in total in fallout 3?

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I have not used any mini-nukes in the entire game (except for the first Super Mutant Behemoth in the game) and I have 47.

Where do you find mini nukes on fallout new vegas?

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there are many places u can find them sometimes if u wait long enough nick and ralphs has for sale but u have to get him to show u the impresive wepondry

What is the fastest nuke on modern warfare 2?

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Use whatever gun you want. Then do harriers, chopper gunner/AC130 your choice, then that should get you to 25 on a nuke ^.^

How do you get nuke in Call of Duty Black Ops?

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To get the nuke you need to get 25 kills in a row without dying.