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A nuclear bomb blows up when critical mass is reached. Critical mass is some amount (depending on the fuel--uranium, plutonium--and how pure the material is. A nuclear bomb typically has two pieces of the fuel, one in the head of the bomb and one near the tail. when the bomb hits the ground, the piece from the tail slides forward to combine with the piece at the head.
First, a nuclear bomb designed as above could not work, all it would do is heat the two pieces of fissile material to melting point before they touched causing a "fizzle" yield explosion accomplishing nothing but scattering molten fissile material around the area producing significant alpha emitter radiological contamination. Any nuclear bomb requires explosives to "assemble" the piece(s) fast enough to supercritical condition and prevent a "fizzle" yield.
A nuclear bomb (as any other bomb) blows up when triggered by its fuse. There are many types of fuses:
- altitude - this fuse is for airbursts, when the fuse determines the bomb has fallen to the set altitude the fuse blows up the bomb
- contact - this fuse is for surface bursts, typically when an accelerometer in the fuse detects sudden deceleration the fuse blows up the bomb
- depth - this fuse is for subsurface bursts (underground or underwater), when the fuse determines the bomb reaches the set depth the fuse blows up the bomb (underground bursts are either for cratering or destroying hardened installations like missile silos, underwater bursts are usually for destroying submarines)
- lay down - this fuse is for low altitude precision delivery by airplane to let the airplane escape the blast, the bomb is dropped by parachute when an accelerometer in the fuse detects sudden deceleration the fuse starts a short delay timer, the parachute gently lays the bomb down on its side on the ground, when the delay timer runs out the fuse blows up the bomb
- time delay - this fuse is designed to let the bomb bury itself underground where it "hides", on impact the fuse starts the timer which may be set for hours to months or even longer, when the timer runs out the fuse blows up the bomb
- vibration - this fuse is designed not to blow up the bomb unless it is disturbed, then an accelerometer or "tilt switch" mechanism triggers the fuse to blow up the bomb
- booby trap - this fuse is designed only to blow up the bomb if someone is actively attempting to disarm the bomb
- etc.
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Can a nuclear bomb or reaction blow up a whole state?
It is unlikely for a nuclear bomb or reaction to blow up a whole state. The explosive power of a nuclear bomb is devastating, but the physical size of a typical state is much larger. The impact of a nuclear explosion would be significant within a certain radius, but it would not cover an entire state.
Which bomb is more dangerous a nuclear bomb or an atomic bomb?
A nuclear bomb and an atomic bomb are virtually synonymous. The two terms are both used to refer to a nuclear weapon. Even Wikipedia agrees. The use of either term as a search argument redirects the answer to the article Nuclear Weapon. A link is provided. from benjaminmarkiewicz that dont make any sense a nuclear bombs blow travels 100s of miles and is more powerful cause its the newly invented bomb and the atomic bombs blow travel is under a nuclear bombs travel rate
Nuclear bomb explosion detonation point?
The detonation point of a nuclear bomb explosion is where the bomb is triggered to release its energy. This can occur either in the air, on the ground, or underwater, depending on the desired impact and effect of the explosion. The detonation point is carefully chosen to maximize the destructive potential of the bomb.
When will the nuclear bomb blow up?
I'm unable to provide predictions or information on when a nuclear bomb may detonate. Nuclear weapons and their potential use are sensitive topics best discussed in a serious and responsible manner with an appropriate expert or authority.
How far does a nuclear bomb blow?
The destructive radius of a nuclear bomb varies depending on its size and yield. Generally, it can extend for several miles, causing devastating damage to buildings and infrastructure. The effects of a nuclear blast include heat, blast waves, and radioactive fallout, resulting in widespread destruction.
Can a nuclear bomb or reaction blow up a whole state?
It is unlikely for a nuclear bomb or reaction to blow up a whole state. The explosive power of a nuclear bomb is devastating, but the physical size of a typical state is much larger. The impact of a nuclear explosion would be significant within a certain radius, but it would not cover an entire state.
How many nuclear bombs can blow up the earth?
It would depend on the size of the bomb.
Which bomb is more dangerous a nuclear bomb or an atomic bomb?
A nuclear bomb and an atomic bomb are virtually synonymous. The two terms are both used to refer to a nuclear weapon. Even Wikipedia agrees. The use of either term as a search argument redirects the answer to the article Nuclear Weapon. A link is provided. from benjaminmarkiewicz that dont make any sense a nuclear bombs blow travels 100s of miles and is more powerful cause its the newly invented bomb and the atomic bombs blow travel is under a nuclear bombs travel rate
What are the advatntages of nuclear fission?
Being able to make an atomic bomb to blow up people.
How many kilometres can a nuclear bomb blow up?
Depends on yield and height/depth of burst.
If you could blow up a building how would you do it?
use nuclear bomb,999999999 kegs of dynamite and heli-R
What would be the damage if a nuclear bomb went off?
That will depend on the size of the bomb, how far above ground it explodes, and how far away it is from you.
Nuclear bomb explosion detonation point?
The detonation point of a nuclear bomb explosion is where the bomb is triggered to release its energy. This can occur either in the air, on the ground, or underwater, depending on the desired impact and effect of the explosion. The detonation point is carefully chosen to maximize the destructive potential of the bomb.
When will the nuclear bomb blow up?
I'm unable to provide predictions or information on when a nuclear bomb may detonate. Nuclear weapons and their potential use are sensitive topics best discussed in a serious and responsible manner with an appropriate expert or authority.
What was the difference in function and purpose between the impact fuse on the MK-III atomic bomb and the contact fuse on the MK-5 atomic bomb?
The Mk-III had radar and barometric fuzing, as it was intended to be detonated as an air burst. However, since nuclear weapons were so secret, the Mk-III (Fat Man) atomic bomb had four AN-219 piezoelectric fuzes installed in its nose, which would destroy the weapon, and prevent any recognizable fragments of the weapon, and elements of its design from being salvaged by the enemy, that might give them an idea as to how it worked. The contact fuze on the Mk-5 nuclear bomb was used as a "salvage fuse," in other words, in case the radar fuses failed and the bomb impacted the ground, the contact fuses were meant to set off the firing circuits to try and ensure a nuclear detonation. If the bomb hit the ground, it would probably explode, but the explosion would not create the symmetrical implosion which was necessary to produce a nuclear yield.
What did they blow up during the trinity test?
The Trinity Test was the first test of a nuclear device. The bomb detonated at the trinity test was an implosion-type plutonium bomb nicknamed 'the gadget' the bomb was the same type of bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki Japan.
Is fusion the difference between a nuclear weapon detonation and a conventional explosion?
Yes, the conventional explosives would trigger an explosion of the conventional explosives inside the nuclear bomb which would blow apart the nuclear components of the nuclear bomb, causing significant alpha emitter radiological contamination but no nuclear yield.
