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Tnt carries lots of gun powder which is lit off bye a rope covered in solid gas with gun powder. The rope then ignites the explosive which gives off a blast of heat and thermal energy and also a blast of light which can destroy anything in its way.

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What is the TNT equivalent to 1 gallon of gasoline?

The energy content of gasoline is typically measured in British thermal units (BTUs), while the energy content of TNT is measured in kilojoules (kJ). To convert between the two, we can use the conversion factor that 1 kiloton of TNT is equivalent to approximately 4.184 x 10^12 joules. With further calculations, 1 gallon of gasoline is roughly equivalent to 0.015 kilotons of TNT.


What does mt measure?

One of two things: megatons and metric tons. Megaton- A TNT equivalent for rating the power of an explosive device. Metric ton- a mass unit equal to 1,000 kg.


How many tnt to destroy the earth?

It may take a thousand of tons on TNT to pack a nuclear bomb. But to destroy the earth, it may take billions to trillions tons of TNT plus a nuclear igniter to blow the earth to bits of dust.


What is a secondary explosive?

Many explosive devices consist of a primary and a secondary explosive. The primary consists of a small amount of an explosive that is very easily set off. The primary creates a small explosion that sets off the secondary explosive, which consists of a material that is much harder to set off; usually a primary explosive is the only way. The secondary explosive provides most of the energy of the device, with the primary simply being a trigger. The use of primary and secondary explosives allows for explosive devices that are less likely to go off accidentally.


What is explosive mixture?

A mixture of substances that may explode under the right circumstances. Powdered flour dispersed thru air will explode if a spark is present. Gunpowder is an explosive mixture, not a compound. Nitroglycerine is NOT an explosive mixture. It is an explosive compound.