The hydrogen bomb and the uranium bomb are based, respectively on
- A. nuclear fusion and fission ✓
- B. fission and thermonuclear fusion
- C. geothermal fission and fusion
- D. geothermal fusion and fission
Correct Answer: A. nuclear fusion and fission
Explanation
A hydrogen bomb derives its massive explosive energy from nuclear fusion, whereas a uranium bomb (atomic bomb) works on the principle of nuclear fission.
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