How Much Energy Is Needed to Penetrate 9 Feet of Reinforced Concrete?

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To penetrate 9 feet of heavy grade reinforced concrete, an object requires significant kinetic energy, comparable to that of specialized munitions like bunker busters. The discussion highlights the complexity of the question, emphasizing the need for precise definitions regarding the type of object and its velocity. Neutrinos, for instance, can penetrate such materials with energy levels as low as an electronvolt, showcasing the variance in energy requirements based on the object's properties.

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How much kinetic energy or momentum would an object need to penetrate 9 feet of heavy grade reinforced concrete?
 
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The question is waaaaaaaaaaaay too vague. Are you talking about things like bunker busters?
 
Infamo said:
How much kinetic energy or momentum would an object need to penetrate 9 feet of heavy grade reinforced concrete?

Neutrinos do it with less than an electronvolt...
 

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