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Is there a difference between an atomic bomb and a nuclear bomb? or it's two names for one kind of bomb?
I am so confused !
I am so confused !
russ_watters said:But the question was about "atomic" vs "nuclear"... My understanding was that the word "atomic" fell out of favor because it isn't quite descriptive: the energy comes from the nucleus of the atom, hence "nuclear".
The main difference between atomic and nuclear bombs lies in their explosive power. Atomic bombs use nuclear fission, which splits the nucleus of an atom, while nuclear bombs use nuclear fusion, which combines the nuclei of atoms. This results in a much more powerful explosion for nuclear bombs.
Nuclear bombs are more destructive than atomic bombs due to their greater explosive power. The largest nuclear bombs can have an explosive yield of over 50 megatons, while the largest atomic bombs have a yield of around 20 megatons.
Atomic bombs work by using a small amount of uranium or plutonium to undergo a chain reaction of nuclear fission, releasing a large amount of energy. Nuclear bombs work by using fusion to combine the nuclei of atoms, releasing even more energy.
Atomic bombs have been used in warfare, specifically during World War II when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Nuclear bombs, on the other hand, have never been used in warfare. They are primarily used as a deterrent and for testing purposes.
Both atomic and nuclear bombs have devastating effects on the environment. However, nuclear bombs have a greater impact due to their larger explosive power. They can produce radioactive fallout, which can contaminate the surrounding area and have long-lasting effects on the environment.