What could 100 grams of tnt destroy?

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100 grams of TNT releases approximately 400 kilojoules of energy, which is comparable to the explosive power of a hand grenade. This equivalence highlights the destructive potential of TNT in modern weaponry. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding explosive energy release when comparing different types of explosives.

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The title basically summarizes this,and what Modern Day weapon/explosive could this be compared to?
 
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1 gram of TNT releases ~4kj of energy. 100 grams is probably in the same ballpark as a hand grenade.
 

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