Does a pyroshock force distribute in a system?

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A shock wave is a pressure wave generated by a finite amount of energy, meaning it carries a finite amount of energy. When a shock wave impacts an object, such as a car from an explosion, different parts can absorb varying amounts of this energy. Components like the steering wheel, tires, and engine block will experience different levels of energy absorption due to their material properties and positions. Additionally, parts of the object may reflect and diffract the shock wave, influencing how the energy is distributed. Therefore, it is possible to quantify the energy absorbed by different components in a system.
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Does a shock wave have a finite value that can be shared within a system?

For example, if I explode a some dynamite (~10000 G) under a car as a shock test, does the force of the shock wave enter the car and affect some parts more than others?

Can I say that the steering wheel absorbed X amount of energy, the tires got Y amount, and the engine block Z amount?
 
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A shock wave is a pressure wave.
It is produced by a finite amount of energy therefore it carries finite energy.
So sure - different parts of an object may absorb part of the wave - they will also reflect and diffract the wave.
 
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