First test of the Hydrogen Bomb at Enewetak Atoll

First test of the Hydrogen Bomb at Enewetak Atoll

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Physics, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the first hydrogen explosion in 1952 at El Ujilab, part of the Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It details the setup and preparation for the explosion, including the housing of the hydrogen weapon and the collection of detonation data. The video also describes the monitoring process on the Estes command ship during Operation Ivy. The explosion itself is depicted, highlighting the massive fireball and shockwave. Finally, the video shows the development of the cloud formation, with photographs taken from a significant height and distance from the detonation site.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the world's first hydrogen explosion take place?

Bikini Atoll

El Ujilab at Eniwetok Atoll

Johnston Atoll

Mururoa Atoll

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the code name of the thermonuclear device used in the test?

Mike

Bravo

Trinity

Castle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Estes command ship during Operation Ivy?

To evacuate personnel

To collect water samples

To monitor the timing and firing system

To transport the hydrogen device

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high did the cloud rise two minutes after the explosion?

20,000 feet

50,000 feet

30,000 feet

40,000 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did the cloud stem push into the stratosphere ten minutes after the explosion?

30 miles

25 miles

20 miles

15 miles