Exploding
Explosions
An explosion is the sudden conversion of potential energy, either chemical or mechanical, into kinetic energy by the production and release of gas under pressure.
These high-pressure gases can then provide a way to do mechanical work such as moving, changing, or shattering nearby materials.
There are 3 main types of explosions.
They are combustion explosion, burning explosion, detonation type explosion.
3 Types of explosions:
Combustion
Burning
Detonation
Explosives
Explosives are devices made to create explosions.
Explosives usually fall into one of three categories
3 Types of explosives:
Mechanical
Chemical
Nuclear
What’s does each type do?
A mechanical explosive requires a physical reaction often using pressure
A chemical explosive requires a reaction between substances which can sometimes, depending on the chemicals create poisonous gases which is why this type of explosive is used the least
A nuclear explosive releases a huge amount of energy such as a nuclear bomb or nuclear energy
Explosions and explosives are a great and fun way to learn about concepts such as gases, chemical reactions and pressure.
Have an interesting investigative time trying our explosions below; some like the sherbert experiment, where the explosion is the release of Carbon Dioxide gas; are multi-sensory – with the help of a mirror because you can see the explosion, taste the explosion and feel it on your tounge as it’s happening!
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