2007-03-14 13:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by Denise R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
An atom bomb is a nuclear bomb, but there are a variety of nuclear bombs.
The "A-Bomb" was the type of nuclear weapon dropped on Japan. The "H-Bomb" (hydrogen) was developed in the 50's and has yet to be used.
2007-03-14 13:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
an Atom bomb is a type of Nuclear bomb
2007-03-14 14:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no. An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear weapon. Both Hydrogen and Atomic weapons are nuclear weapons.
2007-03-14 14:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Rich C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear bomb. Atomic types uses fission, while the other uses fusion.
2007-03-14 13:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no the nuke is much more powerful since a atom is a stable molecule and a neutron :hence the name nuclear is much more unstable therefore making a much bigger explosion
2007-03-14 13:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by luigi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and no
All atom bombs are nuclear bombs but not all nuclear bombs are atom bombs.
2007-03-14 13:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be like comparing an eighteen wheeler to a moped !
2007-03-14 13:54:24 · answer #7 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to the victims of the blast-- no
to the scientists building, there are several major differences.
2007-03-14 13:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes dear.
2007-03-14 13:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by FOA 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋