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What is the primary drawback of detonations close to the ground in the context of nuclear warfare?
What is the primary drawback of detonations close to the ground in the context of nuclear warfare?
- Blast waves
- Thermal radiation
- Fireball formation
- Debris mixing with radioactive material (correct)
What is the primary benefit of advances in accuracy for nuclear warfare?
What is the primary benefit of advances in accuracy for nuclear warfare?
- Improved ability to destroy hardened targets (correct)
- Enhanced thermal radiation
- Reduced radiation fallout
- Increased likelihood of fratricide effects
What is the minimum overpressure a missile silo must be hardened to withstand in order to have a low probability of being destroyed by a 1985 U.S. ICBM?
What is the minimum overpressure a missile silo must be hardened to withstand in order to have a low probability of being destroyed by a 1985 U.S. ICBM?
- 1,000 pounds per square inch
- 2,000 pounds per square inch
- 4,000 pounds per square inch
- 3,000 pounds per square inch (correct)
What is a major consequence of a nuclear strike that produces fallout?
What is a major consequence of a nuclear strike that produces fallout?
What is the primary advantage of hardening a target in the context of nuclear warfare?
What is the primary advantage of hardening a target in the context of nuclear warfare?
What is the approximate probability of a 2017 U.S. ICBM destroying a missile silo hardened to withstand 3,000 pounds per square inch overpressure?
What is the approximate probability of a 2017 U.S. ICBM destroying a missile silo hardened to withstand 3,000 pounds per square inch overpressure?
What is the percentage of improvement in submarine-launched weapons using the larger-yield W88 warhead?
What is the percentage of improvement in submarine-launched weapons using the larger-yield W88 warhead?
What is the expected rate of failure for modern ballistic missiles?
What is the expected rate of failure for modern ballistic missiles?
What is the minimum separation time required between incoming warheads to avoid direct effects of nuclear detonations?
What is the minimum separation time required between incoming warheads to avoid direct effects of nuclear detonations?
What is the consequence of an incoming warhead detonating outside of the lethal radius?
What is the consequence of an incoming warhead detonating outside of the lethal radius?
What is the time it takes for the dust cloud to dissipate after an incoming warhead detonates outside of the lethal radius?
What is the time it takes for the dust cloud to dissipate after an incoming warhead detonates outside of the lethal radius?
What is the term used to describe a situation where the effects of one warhead interfere with the operation of other warheads?
What is the term used to describe a situation where the effects of one warhead interfere with the operation of other warheads?
What is the estimated number of Libyan civilian deaths in Treatment Group Four?
What is the estimated number of Libyan civilian deaths in Treatment Group Four?
According to the results, what percentage of respondents prefer a nuclear strike over a conventional strike when both have equal effectiveness?
According to the results, what percentage of respondents prefer a nuclear strike over a conventional strike when both have equal effectiveness?
What is the percentage of respondents who prefer a nuclear strike when it is more effective than a conventional strike, but with increased civilian casualties?
What is the percentage of respondents who prefer a nuclear strike when it is more effective than a conventional strike, but with increased civilian casualties?
What is the main goal of the military operation described in the study, as stated in the news story?
What is the main goal of the military operation described in the study, as stated in the news story?
In which country did a majority of respondents not prefer the nuclear strike option when it was more effective than a conventional strike?
In which country did a majority of respondents not prefer the nuclear strike option when it was more effective than a conventional strike?
What is the key assumption of mainstream rationalist theories of IR about states' behavior?
What is the key assumption of mainstream rationalist theories of IR about states' behavior?
How do constructivist theories differ from mainstream rationalist theories in their understanding of states' behavior?
How do constructivist theories differ from mainstream rationalist theories in their understanding of states' behavior?
What is the key difference between the public opinions of Israelis and British citizens in the study?
What is the key difference between the public opinions of Israelis and British citizens in the study?
What is the primary focus of the study's research design?
What is the primary focus of the study's research design?
What is the term used to describe the logic of reasoning that prioritizes costs and benefits, unconstrained by categorical norms?
What is the term used to describe the logic of reasoning that prioritizes costs and benefits, unconstrained by categorical norms?
What is the significance of exploring the origins of compatriot partiality and its relationship to other measures of nationalism in the context of retributive beliefs?
What is the significance of exploring the origins of compatriot partiality and its relationship to other measures of nationalism in the context of retributive beliefs?
Why is it important to study public opinion on nuclear use in different countries, including nuclear-armed autocracies?
Why is it important to study public opinion on nuclear use in different countries, including nuclear-armed autocracies?
What is the key difference between categorical and consequentialist reasoning in the context of nuclear conflict?
What is the key difference between categorical and consequentialist reasoning in the context of nuclear conflict?
How can cross-country comparative analysis inform our understanding of retributive beliefs and support for nuclear use?
How can cross-country comparative analysis inform our understanding of retributive beliefs and support for nuclear use?
What is the significance of the 'nuclear taboo' in shaping public opinion on nuclear use?
What is the significance of the 'nuclear taboo' in shaping public opinion on nuclear use?
