Can there be an explosion in a vacuum?

In space no one can hear you explode… Many astronomical objects such as novae, supernovae and black hole mergers are known to catastrophically ‘explode’. But as long as the explosion doesn’t require oxygen, then it will work in much the same way in space as on Earth.

How do electrical explosions occur?

An electrical explosion is the sudden release of energy due to a short circuit between power phases or a phase to ground. Far more serious electrical explosions occur when a short circuit causes the collapse of the magnetic field in the transformer feeding the building.

What happens to an explosion in a vacuum?

If a nuclear weapon is exploded in a vacuum-i. e., in space-the complexion of weapon effects changes drastically: First, in the absence of an atmosphere, blast disappears completely. There is no longer any air for the blast wave to heat and much higher frequency radiation is emitted from the weapon itself.

Can breaker boxes explode?

If the circuit breaker won’t reset, and trips instantly, then you probably have a short in the circuit. This is a more complicated and serious reason for a breaker tripping because it can result in an excessive electric current that can potentially cause circuit damage, overheating, fire or even explosion.

What causes a breaker to explode?

An overloaded electrical circuit is the most common reason for a circuit breaker tripping. It occurs when a circuit is attempting to draw a greater electrical load than it is intended to carry.

Can electricity cause explosions?

Static electricity is also a known risk. Under certain circumstances, a discharge of static electricity can create the spark that starts a fire or triggers an explosion. The explosion that destroyed the Hindenburg, for instance, is believed to have been caused by static electricity.

Can a vacuum cleaner explode?

The video depicts an explosion which can occur as an ignition source enters a vacuum cleaner. Although the example is based on an ordinary household appliance, it is an excellent example of a phenomenon that can occur in industrial central vacuuming and dust extraction systems, cyclones and even relatively small industrial vacuum cleaners.

Can electricity travel through a perfect vacuum?

Even at low voltages, electricity can in fact travel through a perfect vacuum. At low voltages though electrons flow invisible. A vacuum arc can occur if the electric field is sufficient to cause field electron emission. If you want to see how Mehdi made his vacuum chamber then check out his initial video on how to make a vacuum chamber.

Can a grenade explode in a vacuum?

First, in the instance of a grenade, frag or High explosive, it would and could theoretically explode in a vacuum, however, it most definitely would not look like the movies or make any sound in space. Since it needs no outside sources of oxygen to explode, it would start of like a normal earthly explosive reaction.

Will an explosion work in space without oxygen?

These are quite different from many explosions here on Earth, which, apart from being feeble in comparison, usually require oxygen or an added oxidant in order to ‘burn’. But as long as the explosion doesn’t require oxygen, then it will work in much the same way in space as on Earth.