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Module -V
Nuclear Warfare
Warfare and
Its Types
Intext Questions 12.1

1. Fill in the blanks:-

(a) The chemical reaction in which a pair of light Nuclei unites together to
form a nucleus of a heavier atom is called _________________ reaction.
(b) The chemical reaction, which causes the nucleus to split into two smaller Note
parts, is known as ________________ reaction.

2. Mention the different types of Endo-atmospheric bursts.

3. What is meant by thermo-nuclear process?

12.3 Characteristics of Nuclear Explosion

The characteristics of a nuclear explosion would vary depending upon the type of
burst. They are: -

(a) An intense bright flash.
(b) A fireball.

(c) A thermal heat pulse of thermal radiation.
(d) A pressure wave-giving rise to blast and shock.

(e) Radiation.
(i) Initial radiation.

(ii) Residual radiation from neutron induced activity in the ground and the fall-
out of radioactive material.
(iii) Transient radiation effects on electronics (TREE).

(f) Electro-magnetic phenomenon.
(g) A prominent cloud.

ACTIVITY 12.1

Watch the movie "BBC History of World War II Hiroshima". Follow the link:-

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlk8my

or

http://www.documentarytube.com/videos/history-of-world-war-ii-hiroshima

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