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Nuclear Weapons
This category is for questions about weapons that use nuclear fission or fusion to gain explosive power.
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It's a secure content management system, so yes.
If you're referring to the word 'nuke' in the name, then you should do more research :)
Why is nuclear weapon a social problem?
The threat of nuclear war has become a symbol for the stresses and problems of
living in the modern age that are often complex, insidious, and over which the
average citizen often feels little control. The threat of war, including nuclear war,
continues to be a major source of worry for youth and adolescents. Worry over nuclear war, however, recedes with age and by adulthood most people do not spend too much time worrying about the threat of nuclear war, most people do little about
the threat of nuclear weapons, even though the majority of the population favor
a nuclear freeze. Even if they do worry, most individuals tend to respond to the threat of nuclear weapons with a sense of helplessness and avoidance of the issues.
What kinds of weapons did cowboys carry?
While there were gunfighters that carried two pistols, but the average cowpoke wouldn't have been able to afford two pistols since one was about three or more months pay. There were various kinds of guns that cowboys used. They fell into two categories: hand gun and rifle. The most common handguns were the Derringer and the Colt .45; as for rifles there was the Winchester. Most of the time guns were used for shooting animals for food or calming the cattle. Occasionally, a cowboy might have to use one against Indians or rustlers. The star of old westerns, and the gun most often hung in the gun belt of western pioneers was the Peace Maker from Colt. The official name was the "Colt Single Action Army .45" or the "SAA". The historical masterpiece of Colt first went on sale in 1873, and was just as valued in pioneering the west as the trustworthy Winchester M1873 rifle.
How are nukes launched By password button keys?
While I do not know the exact procedures (they would be classified at least Secret-L anyway and I have never had -L clearance) here are some steps that I know of in the US missile launching procedure for missiles carrying nuclear warheads:
- President decides launch is necessary and uses "football" to select targeting, number to launch, and other battle parameters.
- "Football" issues cryptographically coded PAL (Permissive Action Link) data to allow arming of warheads on selected missiles.
- Launch orders are encrypted with daily passwords and sent to selected silos and submarines.
- Silos and submarines receive orders and PAL data.
- In each silo and submarine there are two missile launch control officers on duty at all times, each with his own launch control station on opposite sides of the room so that one cannot operate both stations.
- Each launch control officer independently decrypts the orders and gets his "personal" password.
- The two officers each go to their classified materials safe and get the password books and master launch keys.
- Each officer looks up the password for the day in his book. If it does not verify he locks everything back up in his safe. If it verifies he tells the other officer he has a valid order and takes his master launch key to his station.
- With both officers at their stations they can select missiles to launch and send them the PAL data to arm the warheads.
- If the warhead's PAL does not verify the decrypted PAL data it will inhibit arming and nothing can be done until the PAL is removed and factory reset, in some instances the PAL may destroy the warhead in silo by triggering a single detonator to prevent any nuclear yield. If the warhead's PAL verifies the decrypted PAL data it will arm the warhead.
- If all has gone well, both officers insert their master launch keys and turn them simultaneously.
- If the keys were turned simultaneously (within a few seconds at most), the selected missiles launch.
Who was president of the US during World War 11?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S Truman. (There is no period after Truman's middle initial because he had no middle name - just a letter)
Where was the first nuclear weapon detonated?
The first nuclear weapon was used on Hiroshima , Japan . The first nuclear bomb test was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on July 16, 1945 .
Did nuclear weapons influence the creation of NATO?
NATO was primarily formed because the "Eastern Block" had about 10 times as many conventional divisions on active status as Europe did at the time.
How long does it take to make uranium for a nuclear bomb?
The process of producing weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb can vary based on the enrichment method used and the level of enrichment required, but it typically takes several months to several years. It involves a series of complex and time-consuming steps, including uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, and weaponization.
What level do you unlock the tactical nuke in cod mw2?
You unlock the Tactical Nuke at level 51 or 52.
You can unlock the Nuke at whatever level that you like, as long as in that level, you are aloud to unlock it. Like, at level.... 15, lets say, you can unlock any of the killstreak rewards, even the Nuke! hope this helps!
How many nuclear weapons did America have in 1953?
Slightly less than 1000 fission bombs, no fusion bombs.
What branch of science is nuclear weapons?
Nuclear weapons fall under the field of nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, which involve the study of atomic nuclei and the application of nuclear reactions for various purposes, including energy production and weapon development. Additionally, strategic studies and political science are also relevant in understanding the impact and implications of nuclear weapons.
How long do the effects of a nuclear bomb last?
That depends on yield, height/depth of burst, distance from burst, and amount and type of fallout at the location. Without knowing all these parameters and performing a complicated and approximate calculation, no estimates can be given.
Where is the safest place in London to survive a nuclear bomb?
There is no definitive "safest" place in London to survive a nuclear bomb as the impact would be widespread. However, underground structures such as the London Underground network or purpose-built nuclear shelters may provide some level of protection from initial blast and radiation effects. It is important to follow official guidance in the event of a nuclear attack.
Why were nuclear weapons invented?
That is a little complicated:
- 1933, Leo Szilard invented the process of the neutron chain reaction while crossing a London street. His reason was to develop a better method of transmutation of elements.
- 1934, Leo Szilard files his patent on the neutron chain reaction, which also included claims on possible uses for power generation and explosives. The patent was granted as GB630726.
- 1936, Leo Szilard signs patent GB630726 to the British Admiralty because he fears the Nazis might get their hands on it.
- 1942, US begin work studying reactors and explosives based on nuclear chain reaction. The reason was fear the Nazis might develop it first. Almost immediately Edward Teller invents the hydrogen bomb, his reason was his intense fear of Communism, however he is stymied in all attempts to design it as the fusion reaction always "burns out" almost instantly.
- 1945, US tests first atomic bomb, then a month later drops 2 on Japan. The reason, to end the war ASAP!
- 1949, USSR tests their copy of the US' atomic bomb (from stolen plans). The reason, fear of the US' atomic bomb and Capitalism.
- 1951, Stanislaw Ulam and Edward Teller finally develop the x-ray driven radiation implosion design for the hydrogen bomb. It is tested in 1952. The reason, fear of the USSR's atomic bomb and Communism.
- 1953, USSR test the first "hydrogen bomb" able to be carried by a bomber. The reason, fear of the US' hydrogen bomb and Capitalism.
- The US and USSR madly make more and more nuclear weapons, until the USSR's economy eventually breaks down due to unrelated internal causes. The reason, fear becomes an endless infinite loop always feeding back on itself! This was the period of the nuclear arms race.
What other countries have deployed nuclear weapons?
Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India and others have nuclear weapons in their arsenal. Which are the countries that have them actually deployed and ready to use is in doubt.
Einstein did in 1945 it was supposed to be a German weapon but Einstein was locked up in a lab and was forced to make weapons by the German army (Nazi's) and Mr. ford from the car company went to Germany and Einstein handed him a note and they planed for his escape Einstein then perfected the nuke in the us
The full quote is "The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking....the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."
This is one of Albert Einstein's most famous quotes on Peace and War. Though born in Germany, he held German, Swiss, Austrian, and American citizenship at various stages throughout his life.
