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How did the atom bomb work?
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The atomic bomb was a very large explosive device that was used during World War II. It was made up of two parts: a fissionable material, such as uranium or plutonium, and a fusion fuel, usually deuterium or tritium. When the fissionable material is split, it releases energy in the form of neutrons. These neutrons then hit the fusion fuel, causing it to undergo a chain reaction, which produces a tremendous amount of energy. This energy is released in the form of heat and light, which can be used for various purposes, including the destruction of cities.