how the nucleus of an atom is actually split to create an atomic bomb?

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how the nucleus of an atom is actually split to create an atomic bomb?

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You slam it with a particle like a rock to a bunch of sedimentary rocks. Pop goes the nucleus, sending out other particles to slam into other atoms.

(Ironically I actually have a degree in this. But this is the best ELI5 I could come up with. 😀 )

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