atomic bomb
An atomic bomb is a powerful destructive weapon that uses nuclear reactions to release a massive amount of energy. It works primarily through two processes: nuclear fission, where heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium are split apart, and nuclear fusion, where light atoms like hydrogen combine. When these reactions occur, they release an explosion thousands of times more powerful than conventional explosives. Atomic bombs were first developed during World War II, and their use in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 marked a significant moment in history, demonstrating both the power and peril of nuclear technology.
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An atomic bomb is a powerful weapon that releases energy through nuclear reactions, specifically by splitting the nuclei of heavy atoms, such as uranium or plutonium, in a process called fission. This reaction unleashes a massive amount of energy in the form of an explosion. Developed during World War II, atomic bombs were first used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. The bomb's effects include intense heat, shockwaves, and radiation, raising concerns about humanitarian and environmental impacts, as well as ethical debates regarding nuclear weapons.