https://www.pitara.com/tags/conventional-weapons/Recent content in Conventional Weapons on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-does-a-nuclear-bomb-differ-from-a-conventional-bomb/Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:01:30 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-does-a-nuclear-bomb-differ-from-a-conventional-bomb/<p>Every now and then we hear of countries of the world carrying out heated discussions about nuclear bombs. The topics range from who has the right to own a nuclear bomb and who does not, who should use it and who must not and so on. But what exactly happens when such a bomb actually explodes? And how are nuclear bombs different from conventional bombs?</p> <p>The greatest difference between the two types of bombs is the sheer scale of destruction they cause. While a conventional bomb can be targetted to damage a particular area and the people living there, nuclear bombs are weapons of mass destruction. Just consider this: a 1 megaton (million ton) nuclear bomb is enough to wipe out the largest city on Earth. (1 ton=1000 kilograms)</p>