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mikhailpavel
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Hi, I was wondering about a query on Coulomb's Explosion? Can Coulomb's Explosion occur in macroscopic level? I mean for a large bodies that are visible by naked eyes?
Coulomb's Explosion at the macroscopic level is a phenomenon in which a substance is rapidly dispersed due to an intense electric field. This can occur when a large amount of charge is suddenly applied to a substance, causing it to break apart into smaller particles.
Coulomb's Explosion occurs when the repulsive forces between charged particles exceed the cohesive forces holding the substance together. This can happen when a substance is highly charged or when a sudden electric field is applied to the substance.
The intensity of Coulomb's Explosion depends on the strength of the electric field applied, the amount of charge on the substance, and the cohesive forces holding the substance together. A higher electric field or larger charge will result in a more intense explosion.
Yes, Coulomb's Explosion can be controlled or prevented by carefully managing the amount of charge applied to a substance and the strength of the electric field. Additionally, using substances with stronger cohesive forces can also prevent or reduce the intensity of Coulomb's Explosion.
Coulomb's Explosion has various applications in industries such as powder metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing. It can also be used as a method for dispersing substances or creating fine particles for various purposes.