Asked by Peyton Flaherty on Sep 29, 2024
What do high explosives need to detonate them?
A) A hardened, metal container
B) A tremendous amount of pressure
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above
High Explosives
Substances that detonate, producing an explosion characterized by extremely rapid release of gas and heat, used in military and industrial applications.
Detonate
To explode or cause to explode with sudden intensity, often used in the context of explosives or chemical reactions.
Pressure
The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.
- Learn the essential elements of explosive chemistry, noting the differences across diverse explosion categories.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the essential elements of explosive chemistry, noting the differences across diverse explosion categories.