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A bomb that folds inward on itself (implosion) instead of bursting outward (explosion).

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Which is more destructive a nuclear bomb or a hydrogen bomb?

A hydrogen bomb (thermonuclear bomb) is more destructive than a regular nuclear bomb (fission bomb). Hydrogen bombs release much larger amounts of energy and have the potential to create significantly more devastation and damage.


What is used as a trigger in a hydrogen bomb?

A traditional nuclear fission bomb is used as a trigger in a hydrogen bomb. The explosion from the fission bomb generates the high temperatures and pressures needed to initiate the fusion reaction in the hydrogen bomb.


Is the nuclear bomb more powerful than the hydrogen bomb?

No, the hydrogen bomb, also known as a thermonuclear bomb, is more powerful than a nuclear bomb. A hydrogen bomb derives its energy from the fusion of hydrogen isotopes, whereas a nuclear bomb relies on fission of heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium. This fusion reaction in a hydrogen bomb releases far more energy, making it more powerful.


What is an uranium bomb?

An uranium bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that uses uranium as the main fissionable material. When the uranium is enriched to a high level, it can produce a large amount of energy when its atoms split in a chain reaction, resulting in a powerful explosion.


Which is more destructive an atom bomb or a hydrigen bomb?

A hydrogen bomb is more destructive than an atom bomb. A hydrogen bomb releases much more explosive energy through nuclear fusion reactions, whereas an atom bomb relies on nuclear fission reactions. As a result, a hydrogen bomb can produce a significantly larger explosion and more widespread damage.

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What kind of sound does an imploding bomb makes?

The old joke- since an imploding bomb would blow IN, not out- is that it must sound like MOOB (BOOM spelled backwards). However, it is only a joke, as there is no real imploding bomb.


How do you prevent plastic bottle from imploding?

everywhere


What is mesata?

An imploding box of Golden Grahams


What is imploding?

'Imploding' is an equation typed into a cell in Excel. Eg: X'=C2+D2+E2' X= The answer to the equation, in that cell you're typing the equation into. C2, D2, D3= Cell 'C2' + Cell 'D2' + Cell E2' Imploding equations always start with the equals sign (=) Following, enter the cell you want solved, then just use simple math. Imploding is often used to find a mass SUM of a long list of dollar amounts.


Is the universe imploding?

There is no evidence of that, in fact most scientists believe it is expanding.


Why could you not breath the air on Jupiter?

you would die by burning up and imploding.


How can you make a imploding pop can?

because it makes a fun and good scince experement


What is the noun for implode?

The noun forms of the verb to implode are implosion and the gerund, imploding.


What are the consequences of drawing an Imploding Kitten card in the game Exploding Kittens?

Drawing an Imploding Kitten card in the game Exploding Kittens results in immediate elimination from the game unless a Defuse card is played to defuse the kitten.


How do you make a imploding pop can project?

because it makes a fun and good scince experement


What are the release dates for Newton's Apple - 1983 Imploding Buildings Snoring Stomach Growl Chat Walrus 2-5?

Newton's Apple - 1983 Imploding Buildings Snoring Stomach Growl Chat Walrus 2-5 was released on: USA: 10 November 1984


How do you look after the Earth with religion reasons?

U don't. It's imploding around us hence we do a paradigm shift and look after the kingdom.