Asked by Yohanna Sanchez on Jun 17, 2024
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Heat or a shockwave is/are required to initiate what kind of explosives?
A) Low explosives
B) High explosives
C) Organic explosives
D) Nitro-based explosives
Shockwave
A sharp change in pressure, temperature, and density moving through a medium, typically caused by an object moving faster than the speed of sound in that medium.
High Explosives
Substances that detonate, decomposing extremely rapidly and producing a shock wave with high energy output.
Initiate
To begin or start a process or action.
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary concepts of explosive chemistry, distinguishing between various forms of explosions.
Verified Answer
YD
yousef DashtiJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
High explosives typically require a shockwave to initiate, unlike low explosives that can be ignited by heat.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary concepts of explosive chemistry, distinguishing between various forms of explosions.