- #1
Athyn
- 5
- 0
What would the explosive yield of a 100kg, 1 meter long, solid core titanium rod falling to the Earth from high-orbit be?
Loren Booda said:Assuming the bar's kinetic energy was converted entirely into an explosion, Earth's mass ME=6 x 1027 gm and radius RE=6 x 108 cm, and that the bar b was released from infinity, use Newton's law of gravitation:
EG=GmbME/RE.
Shooting star said:Using the above values, it comes to around 6.7*10^9 Joules. Hopefully, I haven't made any mistakes.
And Athyn, why would you want to know the answer to a scientific question if you can't plug in four values? No offence intended.
Jeff Reid said:It would mostly just penetrate the gound. Bunker busters were made from the large heavy cannons of battleships, and would simply pentrate many feet of concrete before their fuses would time out and set off the actual explosion.
Athyn said:I don't believe that it would penetrate the ground too much. The force of the impact when it hits the ground would probably obliterate it. And even if it did penetrate the ground, the kinetic force of it slamming into the ground would be immense.
Explosive yield refers to the amount of energy released by a detonated explosive. It is typically measured in joules or tons of TNT.
Explosive yield is calculated by measuring the mass of the explosive and the rate at which it releases energy during detonation. This can be done through various methods, such as using pressure gauges or analyzing blast patterns.
The explosive yield can be affected by factors such as the type and amount of explosive used, the confinement of the explosive, and the surrounding environment. The design and construction of the explosive device also play a significant role.
High explosive yield can result in greater destructive power and a larger blast radius, causing more damage to structures and potential harm to individuals. It can also produce more intense shock waves and heat, leading to greater potential for injuries and fatalities.
In military applications, explosive yield is a crucial factor in determining the effectiveness of weapons and their potential impact on targets. It is also used in designing and testing new weapons, as well as evaluating the damage caused by explosive devices.