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To kill people and destroy a countries buildings/vehicles/and other things that keep it running, simple as that.
They have only been used twice in combat and that was in 1945. So realy its to keep tentions high and show others their military power and to make othors think again about invading their country. That's why Russia and Korea etc. make a big deal about their nuclear arsenal. The real killer today is small arms fire!
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Is China a Nuclear free zone?
China is not a nuclear free zone. They have many nuclear weapons. Though China has a nuclear policy which states that they are not allowed to produce,fire, or give away these weapons.
What is the meaning of nukes?
"Nukes" is a colloquial term for nuclear weapons, which are explosive devices that derive their destructive power from nuclear reactions. These weapons can cause devastating damage and are considered weapons of mass destruction.
What is nuclear surety?
Nuclear surety is the responsibility of the US Nuclear Weapons Program to ensure all associated material, personnel, and procedures related to nuclear weapons are safe, secure, and under positive control.
Is India nuclear free?
No, India has both civil nuclear power reactors and nuclear weapons
What is the difference between nuclear and thermonuclear weapons?
Nuclear weapons' yield is derived primarily from fission. Thermonuclear weapon's yield is derived mainly from fusion. Thermonuclear weapons are multistage weapons -- x-rays from a nuclear primary trigger are used to trigger ablation in the pusher of the secondary to compress it, which is responsible for the fusion reaction.
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
Are nukes really nuclear weapons?
Yes, they are nuclear weapons.
Does Afghanistan have nuclear weapons?
NO. Afghanistan does not have nuclear weapons, nor did it have nuclear weapons at any time, nor has it been accused by other countries of having nuclear weapons. Afghanistan is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, for what that's worth.
Did they use nuclear weapons in the holocaust?
No, Nazi Germany had no nuclear weapons.
What Arab countries have nuclear weapons?
Pakistan has about 100 nuclear weapons.
What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?
nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
Why do you have nuclear weapons?
Some of the countries have nuclear weapons because they use them as a defense mechanism. The nuclear weapons are intended to be used whenever there is a war.
Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?
the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan
What laws are there about nuclear weapons?
Nuclear weapons are governed by international agreements such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Additionally, there are regional and bilateral agreements that regulate the use and possession of nuclear weapons among specific countries. Some countries also have domestic laws pertaining to nuclear weapons possession and testing.
