Question

Why does the damage continue after the initial explosion of a large atomicbomb?A. Because a fission reaction has no productsB. Because atomic bombs continue going offC. Because the radiation makes people sickD. Because fusion reactions occur afterward

Answer 1

C. Because the radiation makes people sick

explanation: Radiation sickness occurs when high-energy radiation damages or destroys certain cells in your body. Regions of the body most vulnerable to high-energy radiation are cells in the lining of your intestinal tract, including your stomach, and the blood cell-producing cells of bone marrow.

Answer 2

Large atomic bombs undergo nuclear fission.

Nuclear fission is a chain reaction.

A large amount of radiation is produced.

Thus, the damage continues after the initial explosion because the produced radiation makes people sick.

Option C is correct.