Detonation of a fusion type hydrogen bomb is started by
A) turning on a laser cross fire.
B) splitting a small piece of uranium.
C) pressing together several small pieces of uranium.
D) igniting a small fission bomb.
E) none of these

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The detonation of a fusion type hydrogen bomb is initiated by igniting a small fission bomb. This fission bomb creates the necessary conditions of extreme temperature and pressure to start the fusion process.

Detonation of a Fusion Type Hydrogen Bomb Is Started by