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A shockwave is a powerful wave of energy that travels through a medium, such as air or water, faster than the speed of sound. When a shockwave passes through its surroundings, it can create a sudden and intense change in pressure, temperature, and density. This can cause damage to nearby objects and structures, as well as potentially injure living organisms.

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What is the diameter of a nuclear bomb shockwave?

The diameter of a nuclear bomb shockwave can vary depending on the size and yield of the bomb. In general, the shockwave from a nuclear explosion can have a radius of several miles, causing widespread destruction and devastation.


How fast does the shockwave from a nuclear blast go?

The shockwave from a nuclear blast can travel at speeds up to several thousand meters per second (m/s), depending on the size and yield of the explosion. This rapid expansion of the shockwave creates destructive effects such as extreme air pressure changes and structural damage.


How fast can the shockwave of atom bomb go?

The shockwave from an atomic bomb can travel at the speed of sound in air, which is around 1,125 feet per second (343 meters per second). This means that the shockwave can travel over great distances in a short amount of time, causing widespread destruction.


What does the candle is snuffed out by the concussion mean?

This phrase likely means that the candle flame was extinguished by a sudden burst of air or force, like a blast or shockwave. The concussion refers to a powerful shock or impact that put out the candle flame.


What is the speed of the shockwave of an atomic bomb?

Using the Atomic Bomb simulation program I wrote on my computer at home, simulating the MK-III Fatman bomb dropped on Nagasaki, the initial shockwave speed is about 310,000 meters/second. This will rapidly slow to a few times the speed of sound, then more gradually to the speed of sound.Additional simulations indicate the initial speed remains well within an order of magnitude of this more or less regardless of yield.Most conventional explosive shockwave speeds are between 5,000 & 10,000 meters/second for comparison.