THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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They are not different from other weapons.
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They are not as powerful as other weapons.
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They are the most powerful weapons ever made.
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They have not been invented yet.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a nutshell, an atomic bomb is a fission device, while a hydrogen bomb uses fission to power a fusion reaction. In other words, an atomic bomb can be used as a trigger for a hydrogen bomb. Take a look at the definition of each type of bomb and understand the distinction between them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thermonuclear bombs can be hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful than atomic bombs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Modern nuclear weapons work by combining chemical explosives, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. The explosives compress nuclear material, causing fission; the fission releases massive amounts of energy in the form of X-rays, which create the high temperature and pressure needed to ignite fusion.
Detailed explanation-4: -But a hydrogen bomb has the potential to be 1, 000 times more powerful than an atomic bomb, according to several nuclear experts. The U.S. witnessed the magnitude of a hydrogen bomb when it tested one within the country in 1954, the New York Times reported.