Science Fiction Movie and sound waves

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The discussion revolves around the portrayal of sound waves and explosions in a science fiction movie context. Participants are considering the scientific accuracy of sound traveling in space and the implications of sound waves on nearby objects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the type of advice expected for the movie producer regarding sound waves in space. Others question the feasibility of sound traveling in a vacuum and suggest that the focus should be on pressure waves from expanding gases instead.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some have offered insights into the nature of sound in space and the role of pressure waves, indicating a productive direction in the conversation.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the constraints of the scenario, particularly the assumption that sound can travel in space, which contradicts known physics. There is also a reference to the lack of specific equations or scientific principles being applied in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


In a science fiction movie, when a spaceship explodes, the vibrations from the sound nearly destroy a nearby spaceship. If you were the science consultant for the movie, what would your advice be for the producer?


Homework Equations


I don't think there are any


The Attempt at a Solution


This is more of a "what the heck are they referring to" kind of question. I don't understand what kind of advice they want in the answer.
 
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ahrog said:

Homework Statement


In a science fiction movie, when a spaceship explodes, the vibrations from the sound nearly destroy a nearby spaceship. If you were the science consultant for the movie, what would your advice be for the producer?

The Attempt at a Solution


This is more of a "what the heck are they referring to" kind of question. I don't understand what kind of advice they want in the answer.

http://hypertextbook.com/physics/waves/sound/
 
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The link wouldn't load for me,(apparently the The network link was interrupted while negotiating a connection. Please try again.) but it did inspire the idea of space being like a vacuum, and that sound cannot travel in it, so the explosion due to sound wouldn't happen. Thanks :)
 
That would be the idea.

Good luck.
 
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Well, I don't know why everyone's conecntrating on sound. The pressure wave from expanding gases will do nicely.

Perhaps the advice to the producer should be along the lines of "ensure you show an explosion with expanding gases".
 

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