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a shock wave is propelled outward by the explosion itself; a shock wave is part of the explosion, the actual gases produced by the explosion being pushed outwar
by naikrovek 3y ago
a shock wave is propelled outward by the explosion itself; a shock wave is part of the explosion, the actual gases produced by the explosion being pushed outward. a shock wave moves faster than sound and is usually fatal if you are struck by one.
pulse waves move at the speed of sound and are not propelled by the explosion. an air compressor tank rupturing would produce a pulse wave. pulse waves alone are not fatal to humans, though you definitely feel them and hear them.
- hexane360 3y agoI have two questions: - If pulse waves 'aren't propelled by the explosion', what propels them? - Why would seeing a pulse wave in nitrocellulose prove that it's an explosive (as you claim), if you're defining pulse waves as any sonic wave? I'm having a hard time understanding your position, or your reasoning for why nitrocellulose isn't an explosive. I also still haven't been able to find any resources that corroborate what you're saying.