Do atomic bombs give off radiation before being exploded?
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Since they have radioactive material in them, sure. But they also have sufficient shielding to keep that radiation on the inside.
Even when exploding, most of their energy is released as heat and kinetic energy. Only something like 5% of it is radiation.
Yes, but so does a granite countertop – [https://www.elexana.com/granite-countertop-radiation-explained](https://www.elexana.com/granite-countertop-radiation-explained)
Just for real-world context.