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Nuclear weapon
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Atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb and neutron bomb are nuclear weapons. The nuclear reaction in these weapons is uncontrolled and the heat generated is so fast that explosion occurs.

For atomic bombs, uncontrolled nuclear fission occurs. And for hydrogen bombs and neutron bombs, uncontrolled nuclear fusion occurs.

See also nuclear reactor.

Related topics:
20.2       The big debate — nuclear power and nuclear weapons

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