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An explosive weapon of enormous destructive power caused by the fusion of the nuclei of various hydrogen isotopes in the formation of helium nuclei.

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What bombs are much more powerful than the atomic bombs?

Thermonuclear or hydrogen bombs are significantly more powerful than atomic bombs. These bombs use a two-stage process that combines nuclear fission and fusion reactions, resulting in a much larger explosive yield.


What has more power an atomic bomb or a nuclear missile?

The question you are asking is equivalent in many ways to asking "Which number is bigger 27 or 27?" as an atomic explosive and a nuclear explosive are generally considered the same. The only difference is a bomb is typically an explosive delivered by a manned airplane whereas the explosive warhead on a missile is delivered by either a rocket or an unmanned airplane called a cruise missile. Either one could be a higher yield explosive, or as I stated in the example at the beginning of this answer both could be identical.


What is the difference between a hydrogen bomb and a nuclear bomb?

Gunpowder, TNT, C4 plastic explosive, nitroglycerin, etc. all release chemical energy that has nothing to do with the nuclei of the atoms in the chemicals. Any 'bomb' that makes an explosion with nuclear energy is a 'nuclear' bomb. The "Hydrogen Bomb" is one of them. So far, devices have been built and tested that use the atomic nucleus to make explosions in two different general ways: -- "fission" . . . the nuclear energy is released when one heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter ones. This device is popularly known as the "Atomic Bomb". -- "fusion" . . . the nuclear energy is released when two light atomic nuclei join together to form a single one. This device is popularly known as the "Hydrogen Bomb".


What is the different between atomic bomb and hydrogen bombs?

The main difference between atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs is the source of their energy. Atomic bombs rely on nuclear fission (splitting atoms), while hydrogen bombs use a two-stage process involving both fission and fusion (combining atoms). Hydrogen bombs are more powerful and destructive than atomic bombs.


Why should people care about hydrogen bomb?

People should care about hydrogen bombs because they have immense destructive power, capable of causing widespread devastation and loss of life on a massive scale. The use of hydrogen bombs could have catastrophic consequences for humanity and the environment. It is crucial to prevent the spread and use of these weapons to maintain global peace and security.

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What does an atomic bomb use for explosive power?

TNT(Trinitrotolune)


What elements are in atom bombs?

if the bomb is a fission bomb it will use uranium 235 for fuel. if the bomb is a thermonuclear bomb (fusion) it will use the element hydrogen and an isotope of hydrogen for fuel.


What is the difference between the hydrogen bomb and the nuclear bomb?

"Nucear bomb" is very broad term, and encompases all bombs or weapons which utilize the explosive potential of specific elements, either by fusion or fission.The classic "nuclear bombs" use uranium or plutonium in a fission reaction to produce an explosion, where as a hydrogen bomb uses hydrogen, or specific isotopes of it (deuterium or tritium, either together or with another light-weight element) to produce a similar explosion (though usually larger in size), by mean of nuclear fusion.So technicaly, a hydrogen bomb is a type of nuclear bomb.


Is the atom bomb and the hydrogen bomb the same thing?

No. Atomic bombs use fission, hydrogen bombs use fusion (and are more powerful)


Who invented the cherry bomb explosive?

The cherry bomb explosive was invented by Edward Ignatius Barber in the early 20th century. It was originally intended for use as a small pyrotechnic device.


Why hydrogen bomb is harmful for living beings What is the use of making a hydrogen bomb why only hydrogen bomb?

The Hydrogen bomb being harmful to humans should be realtivley self explanatory... making them was to use them as a deterent to the russians or any other nuclear aggressor. hydrogen bombs were not the only kind that were developed. there were others as well.


Is Hydrogen gas safe to use in footballs?

Hydrogen gas is very explosive so it is not safe to use in footballs!


Can we use hydrogen bomb to minimize tsunami?

Yes


Did the atomic bomb use fussion for its explosive power?

The atomic bombs used during World War II used fission to produce the nuclear chain reaction.


Which Japanese cities were hydrogen bombed?

The hydrogen bomb (fusion bomb) was not developed until after the end of World War 2 and so was never used on any city. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of that war were fission bombs. One used Uranium and the other use Plutonium to create the explosive fission reaction.


Why is it safer to use helium instead of hydrogen?

Helium is inert whereas hydrogen is flammable and under some conditions explosive


What does atomic bombs use for its explosive power?

Atomic bombs use nuclear fission or fusion to release a massive amount of energy. In nuclear fission, atoms are split to release energy, whereas in fusion, atoms are combined to release energy. This energy release creates a powerful explosion.