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The speed of a gunpowder explosion would depend on the concentration of the reacting ingredients so there is no specific speed for gunpowder.
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Why is the light of a distant explosion seen first before the sound of the explosion is heard?
Simply because light travels faster than sound. The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second while the speed of sound is only about 1,126 feet per second. Therefore, you see the explosion before hearing the blast. It's the same when you experience a thunderstorm - you see the lightning, and the thunder follows after a few seconds - depending how close you are to it.
If the time lag between seeing the flash of lighting and hearing the thunder is 4 seconds how far away is the lighting?
Compare the speed of light to the speed of sound for your answer. In any explosion, you see the flash before you hear the noise.
What is the meaning of explosion earthquake?
there's a big explosion on the ground.
Is explosion of dynamite physical phenomeon or chemical phenomeon?
Explosion is a chemical phenomenon.
Why did the Cambrian explosion may not have been an explosion?
The Cambrian Explosion wasn't a literal explosion. Instead, it was a span of time when organisms evolved into an immense number of new forms, and biodiversity increased greatly, reaching its modern level. The Cambrian Explosion occurred between 530 and 450 million years ago.
Why were the gunpowders developed?
developed by the Chinese to use in fireworks
Why did Russia remain despite the other gunpowders falling?
Because there not germany
How fast was Apollo 13?
it was the same speed as the other space shuttles till it had the explosion.
What happens when Sodium Hydroxide is heated with Zinc?
it would speed the reaction. With enough heat and pressure you can cause an explosion
The of the reaction in a nuclear reactor must be controlled so that it may produce heat rather than a violent explosion?
speed
What is the big bang that created space?
The big bang was a massive explosion caused by particles travelling at very high speed.
Why is the light of a distant explosion seen first before the sound of the explosion is heard?
Simply because light travels faster than sound. The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second while the speed of sound is only about 1,126 feet per second. Therefore, you see the explosion before hearing the blast. It's the same when you experience a thunderstorm - you see the lightning, and the thunder follows after a few seconds - depending how close you are to it.
How fast is blurr?
The Autobot Blurr's speed is unlimited. At almost maximum speed, if he comes in contact with an object, an explosion of energy will either make him run up the object or blast him far back.
What is explosion in German?
the explosion = die Explosion.
What ingredients are contained in gunpowder?
Most gunpowders consist of three ingredients of potassium nitrate, sulfur and carbon. Different makers may have more or less of the basic ingredients.
Can a court take judicial notice that a sonic boom caused by a jet aircraft flying at low altitude was an explosion?
Yes, because to someone who does not know about the speed of sound or doesnt expect it, a sonic boom sounds just like an explosion.
Does Jeff Daniels die in Speed?
Jeff Daniel's character in Speed, Harry Temple, is killed as he leads a team to the bus bomber's suspected location. The house however is booby trapped, and Harry is killed in the explosion.
