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Yes. The fuel (gunpowder with oxidizer), ignition source (primer) are self contained within the cartridge casing. It will fire - with lessened gravitational attraction, and virtually no air resistence - the projectile should reach and maintain a level velocity and have a very long range compared to on earth.
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Would a 0.45 caliber pistol work on the moon?
Actually it would because one of the ingredients in gun powder is potassium nitrate which is an oxidising agent. This supplies the powder with the oxygen it needs to burn of "deflagrate". Guns can, but shouldn't be fired underwater, so yes you can fire a gun on the moon.
Would a spring balance work on the moon?
A spring balance would work on the moon but would first have to be re-calibrated for the moons lower gravity.
Would a portable heater on the moon work?
yes unless you're on the darkside on the moon
Why cant you shoot a gun on the moon?
You can shoot a gun on the moon. The gun powder contains the sufficient amount of oxygen to create a spark, thus making a shockwave.
Would a solar powered heating unit work on the moon?
A solar powered heating unit may or may not work on the moon
If the moon had no atmosphere what would happened to it?
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Would a 0.45 caliber pistol work on the moon?
Actually it would because one of the ingredients in gun powder is potassium nitrate which is an oxidising agent. This supplies the powder with the oxygen it needs to burn of "deflagrate". Guns can, but shouldn't be fired underwater, so yes you can fire a gun on the moon.
Would a balance work properly on the moon?
Yes, your balance would not be affected on the moon.
Would a spring balance work on the moon?
A spring balance would work on the moon but would first have to be re-calibrated for the moons lower gravity.
Would a flashlight work on moon?
yes
Will marbles shoot out of a paintball gun?
It would probably work, but it would ruin some part of your gun. You could freeze the paintballs if you wanted to. That would work just as good as a marble.
What happens to hotair balloon on the moon?
A hot air balloon would not work on the moon.
Would a portable heater on the moon work?
yes unless you're on the darkside on the moon
Would a spring work the same on the moon?
Yes
Why cant you shoot a gun on the moon?
You can shoot a gun on the moon. The gun powder contains the sufficient amount of oxygen to create a spark, thus making a shockwave.
Would a solar powered heating unit work on the moon?
A solar powered heating unit may or may not work on the moon
Would a solar powered device work on the moon?
Yes, solar power reaches the moon.
