Little Boy (atomic bomb)

Little Boy was the code name for the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945. It used highly enriched uranium-235 as its fuel. When detonated, it initiated a rapid, uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction, releasing a massive amount of energy in a split second. This explosion caused widespread destruction and loss of life, marking the first use of an atomic weapon in warfare. Little Boy demonstrated the devastating power of nuclear technology and played a significant role in ending World War II.