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No. An oxygen tank punctured by a bullet will fly around wildly, but it does not explode like a bomb.

Incidentally, Mythbusters aired a "Jaws Special" episode, July 17, 2005, where they investigated this.

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Can a nuclear power plant turn into a atomic bomb?

No, a reactor is operated at critical and a bomb at supercritical. Also reactors include safety shutdown systems that quickly make them subcritical stopping the reaction.However reactors can have steam explosions and hydrogen/oxygen explosions. These are physical and chemical explosions respectively, not nuclear.


What simple machine is in the tank?

The simple machine in a tank is a wheel and axle system, which is responsible for moving the tracks or wheels of the tank. This allows the tank to move forward, backward, and turn as needed on various terrains.


Can you shoot a bullet through a tornado?

You probably couldn't shoot a bullet through a tornado, mostly because of the massive wind speeds that will turn the bullet off-course, and the fact that there is so much stuff flying through the air, that the bullet will hit something and stop.


What speed does a bullet return to earth?

If the bullet were shot perfectly vertically in a vacuum, it would reach its maximum altitude, then fall at a velocity of 32 ft/sec/sec. The terminal velocity would depend upon the altitude reached by the bullet, which in turn depends upon the caliber and load of bullet shot.


If you are travling at the speed of a bullet and then fire a bullet what happens?

The gun and the bullet are already traveling at a high speed. Firing the gun results in the bullet leaving the gun. Its relative velocity to someone standing still would be twice the speed. But its relative velocity to the gun would simply be the normal speed of the bullet. A similar question is the one if your traveling in a car at the speed of light what would happen when you turn on the headlights? No one is really sure. in short, the bullet would go twice the regular speed in a vacuum. I agree with the first bit and have ed a similar question on here. I find the vacuum bit of the above a bit irrelevant. A bullet fired in a vacuum would emerge at the normal speed (around 2,000+mph for a rifle round) but would carry on forever as there would be no air resistance.

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What is a haf turn?

Generally a half turn is referring to turning a dial 180°. For example, to open an oxygen tank a half turn, you would need to turn the dial 180°.


How do you open the tank valve on an oxygen cylinder?

To open the tank valve on an oxygen cylinder, make sure the regulator is attached securely. Slowly turn the valve counterclockwise until it is fully open. Always open the valve slowly to prevent damage to the regulator or sudden release of high-pressure gas.


Did the Apollo 13 land the moon?

no, the oxygen tank blew up so the craft had to turn around and head home


How did the atomic bomb turn out?

It did what it was designed to do.


Can you induce oxygen into water?

Yes. This is commonly done in processing sewage waste, where the material first passes through an anaerobic tank in order to kill off all the aerobic bacteria. It then passes through a aerobic tank, which in turn kills off all the anaerobic bacteria. This tank is vigorously aerated to dissolve air (oxygen) into the material. In a fish tank, a small 'bubbler' is used to induce oxygen into the water for the fish to breathe through their gills.


How do you change portable oxygen tank?

Transferring the regulator to the fresh tank:While supporting the tank, remove regulator from tank valve of exhausted tank: loosen the "T screw handle" and turn counterclockwise several turns, taking care to prevent the oxygen tank from falling to the ground.Check to be sure that the washer is in place on the inlet of the regulator.Remove white protective seal from the full oxygen tank valve.Slide the regulator over the top of the tank valve and place the two index pins into the two holes in the tank valve. Be sure that the two index pins properly fit into the holes.Turn the "T screw handle" clockwise until snug.Open the tank valve very slowly by turning the tank valve key one full turn counterclockwise.If you hear a leak:Turn the tank valve off and relieve all pressure from the regulator by turning the flow control knob to "2 or 3" and wait for the oxygen flow to stop.Turn the regulator off by turning the flow control knob to "O".While supporting the tank, loosen the "T screw handle" by turning counterclockwise several turns and then remove regulator from tank valve, taking care to prevent the oxygen tank from falling to the ground.Check the washer position and repeat the above procedure. If leak continues call your supplier.


How do you turn a boat into a tank?

What type of tank do you mean? A liquid container or a tank as in the army?


How can I turn off my hot water tank?

To turn off your hot water tank, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the tank. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow to the tank.


Can a nuclear power plant turn into a atomic bomb?

No, a reactor is operated at critical and a bomb at supercritical. Also reactors include safety shutdown systems that quickly make them subcritical stopping the reaction.However reactors can have steam explosions and hydrogen/oxygen explosions. These are physical and chemical explosions respectively, not nuclear.


How did oxygen get in the US?

Plants turn carbon into oxygen.


How can I turn off a hot water tank?

To turn off a hot water tank, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the tank. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow to the tank. This will stop the heating process and allow the tank to cool down.


Can you use a tank that was once a salt water tank and turn it into a regular fish tank?

The simple answer is yes.