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Will zero gravity effect the fission and fusion of the atoms making a chain reaction impossibile
Clarification: Answer to the question in the title: Yes. Answer to the question in the post: No.Borek said:No.
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comsat said:Will zero gravity effect the fission and fusion of the atoms making a chain reaction impossibile
If a nuke were to detonate in space, it would still produce a powerful explosion, but it would not have the same destructive effects as a nuclear bomb detonated on Earth. This is because there is no atmosphere in space to contain and amplify the blast wave, so the explosion would dissipate more quickly.
Yes, a nuke can be detonated in space. In fact, the United States and the Soviet Union have both conducted nuclear tests in space during the Cold War era. However, these tests were conducted in the upper atmosphere, not in the vacuum of outer space.
If a nuke were to detonate in outer space, it would not directly impact Earth. However, it could still have long-term effects on our planet. The explosion could release a large amount of radiation and electromagnetic pulses, which could potentially damage satellites and other technology in orbit.
It is unlikely that a nuke detonated in space would cause a global catastrophe. As mentioned before, the effects of a nuclear explosion in space would be significantly reduced due to the lack of atmosphere. Additionally, most countries have signed treaties prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons in space.
Yes, both the United States and the Soviet Union conducted nuclear tests in space during the Cold War era. The US conducted three tests as part of the Operation Fishbowl series in 1962, while the Soviet Union conducted a series of tests known as the K Project in 1961.