Do atomic bombs give off radiation before being exploded?

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Do atomic bombs give off radiation before being exploded?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

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Anonymous 0 Comments

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.

Anonymous 0 Comments

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Anonymous 0 Comments

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.