Name the type of nuclear reaction which is involved in the working of:

(a) a hydrogen bomb.
(b) an atom bomb.


 (a) Nuclear fusion is involved in the working of a hydrogen bomb.


Explanation

Nuclear fusion - It is defined as the combining of two lighter nuclei into a heavier one through a nuclear reaction. Light nuclei have to be heated to extremely high temperature, which results in the production of a relatively high amount of energy.


(b) Nuclear fission is involved in the working of an atom bomb.


Explanation

Nuclear fission - It is defined as the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter or daughter nuclei through a nuclear reaction. The heavy nucleus is bombarded with neutrons, which results in the production of a high amount of energy.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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