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What's the difference between an atomic bomb and a hydrogen bomb?

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Ryan.Pravato

Atomic Bomb Main energy source is either radioactive uranium or plutonium Often triggered by a TNT-equipped explosive device There is a limit to how powerful a pure atomic bomb can be Hydrogen Bomb Utilizes radioactive uranium or plutonium as a source of energy Usually triggered by a small atomic bomb instead of an explosive device Releases a lot more energy than a typical atomic bomb There is no limit to how powerful it can be made

19:59, 14 December 2011

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