Nuclear Weapons

The video tutorial explains the two main types of nuclear bombs: fission bombs and thermonuclear bombs. Fission bombs, developed in the 1940s, use chemical explosives to compress radioactive elements, creating a chain reaction that results in a powerful explosion. Thermonuclear bombs, or hydrogen bombs, are more powerful, using a fission reaction to trigger nuclear fusion. The video also discusses the devastating effects of nuclear bombs, including explosions, radioactive ash, and long-term environmental hazards. Despite their destructive power, many nations still maintain nuclear capabilities.

What are the two major types of nuclear bombs?

How does a fission bomb create a supercritical mass?

What is the difference between a fission bomb and a thermonuclear bomb?

What are the consequences of a nuclear explosion?

Why do many nations continue to maintain nuclear capabilities?