Explosions: Physics, Forces & Energy - Ask Critical_Bill13

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The discussion centers on the forces acting on debris from explosions and the types of energy involved. Key points include the high-speed forces generated by the rapid expansion from chemical reactions and the heating processes that occur during an explosion. It is noted that the speed of debris does not always decrease with distance, as ongoing reactions and heating can maintain high velocities. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for analyzing explosion impacts.

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This discussion is beneficial for physicists, engineers, safety professionals, and anyone involved in the study of explosions and their effects on materials and environments.

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me the forces acting on debris from an explosion, and the types of energy involved??
id really appreciate emailed answers-my email address is critical_bill13@hotmail.com

Thanks very much for any replies! :smile:
 
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just like wind

but very high speeds,
and on some range from the center the speed does not necessarily decrease with distance (in 1/r²) because on reaction and/or heating still going on

speeds are generated by expansion from chemical reaction and heating
 

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