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That would depend upon whether the charge used to fire the weapon had its own source of oxygen or not. The explosion is a very rapid oxidation and requires that oxygen to explode. Most modern smokeless powders contain their own oxygen source. If the temperature is hot enough, and that may be difficult in space, it should burn and allow the weapon to fire. If there is an internal source of that oxygen, a gun will fire normally in space. Because of the lack of atmosphere and reduced gravity, the bullet will travel faster and farther.
What else can I help you with?
Do guns work on the moon?
No, guns would not work on the moon because there is no atmosphere to support combustion, which is necessary for a gun to fire. Additionally, there is no oxygen on the moon, so there would be no way for a gunpowder-based firearm to function.
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 an anamometer work on the moon?
No. The moon has a lack of atmosphere, therefore there is no wind to measure other than the solar wind. I doubt this would register on a standard style anemometer
Would a portable heater on the moon work?
No, a portable heater designed for use on Earth would not work on the moon as there is no atmosphere on the moon to trap heat like there is on Earth. Additionally, the extreme temperature variations on the moon, ranging from hot during the day to cold at night, would pose a challenge for a portable heater to function effectively. Specialized equipment would be needed for heating purposes on the moon.
Do guns work on the moon?
No, guns would not work on the moon because there is no atmosphere to support combustion, which is necessary for a gun to fire. Additionally, there is no oxygen on the moon, so there would be no way for a gunpowder-based firearm to function.
Would a balance work properly on the moon?
Yes, your balance would not be affected on the moon.
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 flashlight work on moon?
yes
What happens to hotair balloon on the moon?
A hot air balloon would not work on the moon.
Would a spring work the same on the moon?
Yes
Would oxygen tanks work on the moon?
Yes, i pretty shure it would
Would a pendulum on the moon make a poor standard for the unit of time?
It would work it if is calibrated to account for the lower gravity on the Moon.
Would an anamometer work on the moon?
No. The moon has a lack of atmosphere, therefore there is no wind to measure other than the solar wind. I doubt this would register on a standard style anemometer
You took a car to the moon would it work?
Yes it would if it was solar powered car.
Would a portable heater on the moon work?
No, a portable heater designed for use on Earth would not work on the moon as there is no atmosphere on the moon to trap heat like there is on Earth. Additionally, the extreme temperature variations on the moon, ranging from hot during the day to cold at night, would pose a challenge for a portable heater to function effectively. Specialized equipment would be needed for heating purposes on the moon.
