What exactly is an atomic bomb?

An atomic bomb is a weapon that uses the power of nuclear fission to create an explosion. Nuclear fission is a process in which the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts. This process releases a large amount of energy, which is what causes the explosion. Atomic bombs are very powerful and can cause immense damage. They are usually only used as a last resort, as the devastation they cause is often too great.

How many times has an atomic bomb been used during war?

The first and only time an atomic bomb was used during war was in 1945, when the United States dropped two bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bombs helped to bring an end to World War II, but the devastation they caused was immense. Thousands of people were killed, and the effects of the bombs were felt for many years afterwards.

What are the effects of an atomic bomb?

The effects of an atomic bomb are devastating. The explosion is incredibly powerful and can cause immense damage. Thousands of people were killed when the United States dropped two bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The city of Hiroshima was completely destroyed, and the effects of the bomb were felt for many years afterwards. Atomic bombs are very dangerous and should only be used as a last resort.

Who currently has nuclear weapons?

Nuclear weapons are a very controversial topic, as their existence poses a great threat to the world. There are currently nine countries that have nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. These countries all have different numbers of nuclear weapons, with the United States and Russia having the most.

The United States has around 6,800 nuclear weapons, while Russia has around 7,000. The United Kingdom has around 215, France has around 300, China has around 260, India has around 130, Pakistan has around 140, Israel is believed to have around 80 and North Korea is believed to have around 30.

These numbers are constantly changing, as countries are always developing new nuclear weapons. They have the potential to cause immense damage and loss of life, so it is important that they are not in the hands of the wrong people.

What have Presidents said about nuclear weapons?

• In 1945, President Harry Truman said, “The world will note that the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, a military base. That was because we wished in this first attack to avoid, insofar as possible, the killing of civilians.”

• In 1963, President John F. Kennedy said, “Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being slashed at any moment… We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.”

• In 2016, President Barack Obama said, “Nuclear weapons pose a grave and growing danger to international peace and security. I am committed to taking concrete steps towards a world without them.”