A short but very intensive wave of energy that destroys or disrupts electrical equipment as a result of a nuclear explosion is __________.
A)an electromagnetic pulse
B)a thermal pulse
C)blast pressure
D)nuclear fallout

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An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a high-intensity burst of electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion. This pulse can disrupt or destroy electrical equipment, including communication systems, power grids, and other electronic devices. A thermal pulse is a burst of heat and light that can also be produced by a nuclear explosion, but it does not have the same disruptive effects on electrical equipment as an EMP. Blast pressure refers to the shockwave generated by the explosion, which can cause physical damage to buildings and structures. Nuclear fallout refers to the radioactive particles and debris that are released into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion.

A Short but Very Intensive Wave of Energy That Destroys