A grenade blowing up in a room with no air

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In summary, the conversation discussed the potential damage caused by a grenade blowing up in a room without air. It was determined that there would be less noise for the neighbors and the fragmentation holes in the walls would be deeper. However, the type of grenade and the size of the room would also impact the amount of damage. Overall, it was concluded that the grenade would still cause significant damage even in a vacuum chamber.
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what will happen when a grenade blow up in a room without air in it?
 
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There will be less noise for the neighbors.
 
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BvU said:
There will be less noise for the neighbors.
will it make the same damage as it would in a regular room?
like what will be the damage in a vacuum chamber and will there be a big difference if in a room with normal atmosphere
 
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ahmed11 said:
will it make the same damage as it would in a regular room?
The fragmentation holes in the walls will be a bit deeper.
 
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Hey, you have sinister plans with this, or what ?
Any practical application ? Will be hard to pull the pin and get out and then suck out all the air in a few seconds ...
Explosive doesn't need atmosphere; damage will be about the same.
 
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The type of grenade (Fragmentation or Concussion) might make a difference.
 
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Also heavily depends on the type of damage you consider. Assuming the room is large enough there won't be a pressure wave to consider, meaning that energy rather goes into shrapnel speed. So, you might perforate the well extremely well, but the structure might remain standing.
 

Related to A grenade blowing up in a room with no air

1. Can a grenade explode in a room with no air?

Yes, a grenade can still explode in a room with no air. The explosion is caused by the ignition of the explosive material inside the grenade, not by the presence of oxygen.

2. Will the explosion be different in a room with no air?

The explosion itself will not be significantly different in a room with no air. However, the lack of oxygen may result in a smaller fireball and less intense flames.

3. Will there be a shockwave in a room with no air?

Yes, there will still be a shockwave from the explosion in a room with no air. The shockwave is created by the rapid expansion of gases from the explosion, not by the presence of oxygen.

4. Can a grenade still cause damage in a room with no air?

Yes, a grenade can still cause damage in a room with no air. The explosion and shockwave can still cause physical damage to objects and structures in the room.

5. Is it safe to be in a room with no air when a grenade explodes?

No, it is not safe to be in a room with no air when a grenade explodes. The explosion and shockwave can cause serious injury or death, and the lack of oxygen can also lead to asphyxiation.

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