AI | Tech | Business on Instagram: "This is how an atomic bomb works, explained step by step in a clear and educational way. An atomic bomb is based on nuclear fission, a process where the nucleus of a heavy atom such as uranium 235 or plutonium 239 is split apart. When a neutron hits the nucleus, it becomes unstable and breaks into smaller nuclei, releasing a massive amount of energy along with more neutrons. These newly released neutrons strike nearby atoms, creating a fast and uncontrollable

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