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What two bombs changed the world?
nuclear bomb and atomic bomb
Are atom bombs illegal due to World War II?
Only governments have nuclear (atomic) weapons. Their use is restricted by the threat of all out nuclear war and a number of treaties.
What global problem was initiated with the development of atomic weapons?
The development of atomic weapons initiated the global problem of nuclear proliferation, where nations sought to develop or acquire nuclear capabilities, raising the stakes for international security. This led to an arms race during the Cold War, significantly increasing tensions between superpowers and creating a persistent threat of nuclear conflict. Additionally, the existence of nuclear weapons has raised ethical and humanitarian concerns regarding their potential use and the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare.
Did albert einstein die creating the atomic bomb?
No. How could he die creating a thing he did not create? His one an only connection to the creation of atomic bombs was to put his signature on a letter to FDR warning that the Nazis might be trying to make atomic bombs. He did not even write this letter, Leo Szilard (the inventor of the atomic bomb in 1933) wrote it.
Where was the first atomic bomb created?
Los Alamos, NM
What is the atomic number and atomic mass number of the element that is formed in the following nuclear reaction that takes place in the sun?
The atomic number is 2, and the atomic mass is 4 (helium)
Where does the energy come from in a nuclear fission reaction?
In a nuclear fission reaction, the energy comes from the splitting of atomic nuclei.
Atomic bombs are the result of what nuclear reaction?
fission and/or fusion
What is artificial nuclear reactor?
An artificial nuclear reactor is a device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction. This reaction produces heat, which is used to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. The fission process in these reactors generates energy by splitting atomic nuclei.
Is a bomb a nuclear reaction?
No, a bomb is not necessarily a nuclear reaction. A bomb can be any device that is designed to explode and cause destruction, whereas a nuclear reaction involves the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei to release energy. Nuclear bombs, also known as atomic bombs, utilize nuclear reactions to produce a very powerful explosion.
What is an example of uncontrolled nuclear fission reaction?
Atomic fission bomb.
What type of nuclear reaction occurs in a reactor?
Nuclear fission is the primary type of nuclear reaction that occurs in a reactor. It involves the splitting of heavy atomic nuclei to release energy.
What quantities are conserved when balancing a nuclear reaction?
In order for a nuclear reaction to be balanced, there are quantities that must be conserved. The quantities are the atomic numbers and mass numbers of the particles involved in the reaction.
What did the US hope to achieve with the Manhattan Project?
the creation of atomic weapon !
What nuclear reaction takes places when two atomic nuclei COMBINE into one large nucleus?
Nuclear fusion.
What type of nuclear reaction releases energy through the combination of atomic nuclei, unlike fission reactions which involve the splitting of atomic nuclei?
The type of nuclear reaction that releases energy through the combination of atomic nuclei is called fusion. This is different from fission reactions, which involve the splitting of atomic nuclei.
What is an atomic weapon?
An atomic weapon, also known as a nuclear weapon, is a type of explosive device that releases energy from a nuclear reaction. This reaction can involve the fission (splitting) or fusion (combining) of atomic nuclei, resulting in a powerful blast and release of radiation. Atomic weapons have the potential to cause massive destruction and loss of life.
