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[[File:Upshot-Knothole-Grable-2.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Nuclear test|Test firing an atmospheric tactical nuclear weapon from 280mm [[artillery]] gun, May 25, 1953. ]]
[[File:Upshot-Knothole-Grable-2.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Nuclear test|Test firing an atmospheric tactical nuclear weapon from 280mm [[artillery]] gun, May 25, 1953.<ref>https://www.atomicarchive.com/media/photographs/testing/us/upshot-knothole/upshot-5.html</ref>]]
A '''nuclear test''' is the controlled detonation of a nuclear device to evaluate its performance, yield, and effects. These tests help countries understand the capabilities of their [[nuclear weapon]]s and refine their designs.
A '''nuclear test''' is the controlled detonation of a nuclear device to evaluate its performance, yield, and effects. These tests help countries understand the capabilities of their [[nuclear weapon]]s and refine their designs.