Hi Guys,
My query points to the physics of explosive forces in vacuum, let me clarify;
When an high powered explosive (simply put ..a bomb) detonates on earth (God forbid!), high intensity shock waves in the range of about 5000 lb/sq.inch are created in the surrounding air. A massive pressure wave is created followed by an equally destructive suction wave. A very loud bang is heard followed by heavy destruction!
But the high intensity pressure waves exist due to the presence of air in our atmosphere. If the same bomb goes off in vacuum (say in space), there is no air and shock waves would be absent (I guess).
So, what will be the nature or behavior of the explosion if the bomb detonates in an atmosphere free of gases or air (ideally vacuum)? Will one hear a loud bang . or no sound would be heard since there is no air to create the massive mechanical forces of pressure and suction? If mechanical forces are present, what kind of energies will they emit?
Valuable comments/inputs will be appreciated.
Thanks & Regards,
Shahvir
My query points to the physics of explosive forces in vacuum, let me clarify;
When an high powered explosive (simply put ..a bomb) detonates on earth (God forbid!), high intensity shock waves in the range of about 5000 lb/sq.inch are created in the surrounding air. A massive pressure wave is created followed by an equally destructive suction wave. A very loud bang is heard followed by heavy destruction!
But the high intensity pressure waves exist due to the presence of air in our atmosphere. If the same bomb goes off in vacuum (say in space), there is no air and shock waves would be absent (I guess).
So, what will be the nature or behavior of the explosion if the bomb detonates in an atmosphere free of gases or air (ideally vacuum)? Will one hear a loud bang . or no sound would be heard since there is no air to create the massive mechanical forces of pressure and suction? If mechanical forces are present, what kind of energies will they emit?
Valuable comments/inputs will be appreciated.
Thanks & Regards,
Shahvir