COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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Question
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They can fly thousands of miles to destroy attack the enemy.
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They were more powerful than hydrogen bombs.
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They were more powerful than atomic bombs.
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Because the United States was the only country that had missiles.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the long-term, nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, which kills or sickens those exposed, contaminates the environment, and has long-term health consequences, including cancer and genetic damage. Their widespread use in atmospheric testing has caused grave long-term consequences.
Detailed explanation-2: -A number of factors contributed to the United States’ decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan. One reason was Japan’s unwillingness to surrender unconditionally. Japan wanted to keep their emperor and conduct their own war trials and did not want to be occupied by U.S. forces.
Detailed explanation-3: -The air blast from a 1 KT detonation could cause 50% mortality from flying glass shards, to individuals within an approximate radius of 300 yards (275 m). This radius increases to approximately 0.3 miles (590 m) for a 10 KT detonation. up to millions of degrees.
Detailed explanation-4: -The immense destructive power of atomic weapons derives from a sudden release of energy produced by splitting the nuclei of the fissile elements making up the bombs’ core.