Dark Waters 2003: Submarine Lost Power Scene Real?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a scene in an old movie where characters use an inflatable boat to escape a submarine that has lost power and is sinking. The concept of density and buoyancy is brought up, as well as the potential for the boat to explode due to expanding air. The idea is seen as unrealistic and more suited for science fiction, and it is mentioned that the natural trend would be to go up rather than sink.
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Hey folks i have a doubt of this old movie, 3 of the main characters are on submarine and the submarine lost power so one of the mans pick the Inflatable Boats and by the hatch throw below of the submarine and then the submarine inflated to the surface. I mean really fake right this scene? thanks for future answers.
 
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It's a little hard to read what you wrote. An object will float to the surface as long as its density is less than the density of water. And that density is "mass divided by volume". Now, if I read this correctly, they take an inflatable boat, push it outside a hatch (without letting water in?) and inflate it. Since the boat and air (compressed) were already on the submarine, so there is no change in mass in doing that. However, the volume is now the original volume of the submarine plus the volume of the inflated boat. If the submarine was already close to neutral bouyancy, that added volume might well push the density below that of water.
 
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But note that if they are at a decent depth, the air put into the boat to inflate it would expand on it's way up and the boat would explode without a method of releasing the excess volume of air.
 
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thanks for answer now i see sci fiction ^^ anyway thanks for the answer the inflate boat is tiny then the submarine so doesn't make sense anyway but the trend is to go up right not to sink?
 

1. What caused the submarine to lose power in the movie "Dark Waters 2003"?

In the movie, the submarine lost power due to a malfunction in the nuclear reactor. This caused the reactor to shut down, cutting off the power supply to the entire submarine.

2. Is the scene in "Dark Waters 2003" where the submarine loses power based on a real event?

Yes, the scene in which the submarine loses power is based on a real event. In 2000, the Russian submarine Kursk experienced a catastrophic explosion in its nuclear reactor, causing it to lose power and ultimately sink.

3. How long can a submarine survive without power?

A submarine can typically survive for a few hours without power before the oxygen supply becomes depleted. However, this can vary depending on factors such as the size of the submarine and the number of crew members on board.

4. What safety measures are in place to prevent a nuclear reactor malfunction on a submarine?

Submarines with nuclear reactors undergo extensive safety checks and protocols to prevent malfunctions. These include regular maintenance and monitoring of the reactor, as well as emergency shutdown procedures in case of any issues.

5. Can a submarine regain power after a nuclear reactor malfunction?

In some cases, a submarine can regain power after a nuclear reactor malfunction. However, it would depend on the severity of the malfunction and the ability of the crew to address and fix the issue in a timely manner. In the movie "Dark Waters 2003," the submarine is unable to regain power due to the extent of the damage to the reactor.

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