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How much energy does a nova release?
A typical nova can release around 1 x 10^44 joules of energy, which is roughly 10,000 times the total energy output of the Sun during an entire year. This energy is released in a sudden burst from the outer layers of a white dwarf star undergoing a thermonuclear explosion.
Does C4 have the same effect in outer space?
Notice that detonating explosives like TNT and C-4 DO NOT require oxygen or any other outside reagent, so they can explode under water or in outer space.
What was the biggest nuclear explosion?
The biggest nuclear explosion in history was a 50 megaton (equivalent to 50 million tons of tnt) bomb tested by the soviet union called the "Tsar Bomb". nobody was killed in the blast. the previous answer was completely false, Chernobyl was one of the smallest nuclear explosions in history, smaller than the Hiroshima bomb, which was only 17 kilotons (17 thousand tons of tnt, almost 3000 times smaller than the Tsar Bomb). People were mainly killed by the radiation. The blast didn't even kill everybody inside the actual plant (I'm not sure how many were killed in the blast, if somebody would like to add to this)
Why is the logarithmic scale used in science?
The logarithmic scale is used in science because it compresses a wide range of values into a smaller, more manageable scale. This allows for easier visualization and comparison of data that spans several orders of magnitude. It also helps in highlighting trends and patterns that may not be as apparent on a linear scale.
How does a star produce so much light and heat?
A star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion in its core, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing energy in the process. This energy is emitted as light and heat, which radiate out from the star's surface into space. The intense pressure and temperature at the core of a star are what allow these nuclear reactions to occur.
