Can a nuke even blow up in space?

[OneManGang]

Also, is light a wave or a particle? I know it's technically both, but in this case, what form does the electromagnetic radiation take?

Well all electromagnetic radiation is in the form of light and waves. We only see the effects of that radiation when it acts on molecules and atoms. Does that answer your question?

 

[Darth Nubian]

Exactly my point though, he said you can't create fire in space.

Its not created in space. Its created on earth and brought to space

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

I get what you're saying, but earthly "fire" as we know it, is different than what's happening on the surface of the sun. I guess they both involve heat and light, but it's probably an entirely different phenomenon

That's actually convection taking place on the Sun's surface. Hot gases from the denser interior move up to the less dense photosphere.​

 

[Dorian Breh]

Well all electromagnetic radiation is in the form of light and waves. We only see the effects of that radiation when it acts on molecules and atoms. Does that answer your question?

I meant to ask, what is the "residue" that remains in the area where a nuke goes off that makes it uninhabitable?

 

[Luke Cage]

Its not created in space. Its created on earth and brought to space

nikka you know thats not what we meant. Of course i'm not talking about people finding two sticks to rub together in space.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Exactly my point though, he said you can't create fire in space.

The fire, itself, isn't in space (vacuum). It's created in a chamber inside the vessel and combustion products are forced out INTO space.​

 

[OneManGang]

I meant to ask, what is the "residue" that remains in the area where a nuke goes off that makes it uninhabitable?

I see. To my knowledge I don’t think any of that ionizing radiation stays in the area very long. Even on Earth, when you detonate a nuke away from the ground, you greatly reduce the amount of fallout and lasting radiation to an area. If you’re in the vicinity of the explosion in space, you’d receive a heavy dose of radiation which should then dissipate due to the vacuum and the radiation moving away quickly

 

[Luke Cage]

The fire, itself, isn't in space (vacuum). It's created in a chamber inside the vessel and combustion products are forced out INTO space.​

 

[Neuromancer]

I would assume yes.

Also a coli science thread is refreshing. No women or gossipers in here which is both odd and not surprising.

 

[Dorian Breh]

nikka you know thats not what we meant. Of course i'm not talking about people finding two sticks to rub together in space.

How is rocket propulsion comparable to a nuke going off?

The "fire" and Shockwave of nuclear blaste are the result of an atmosphere having its temperature raising several thousands of degree, almost instantly...blah blah blah expanding heat....the true danger of an explosing nuke in space is the radiation. It has not atmosphere to absorb it. No air to blow it around...that area will be a non go zone for a the foreseeable future.

Blow what around, though? It's all electromagnetic radiation, right? What are these radioactive particles that get carried by the wind and water, exactly?

 

[Luke Cage]

How is rocket propulsion comparable to a nuke going off?

Where did this comparison come from?

 

[Dorian Breh]

Where did this comparison come from?

My bad breh, someone already replied to you about how space shuttles combust fuel inside the engine and blow it out

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

How is rocket propulsion comparable to a nuke going off?

Blow what around, though? It's all electromagnetic radiation, right? What are these radioactive particles that get carried by the wind and water, exactly?

Check this out....​

https://history.nasa.gov/conghand/nuclear.htm#:~:text=If a nuclear weapon is,an atmosphere, blast disappears completely.&text=There is no longer any,emitted from the weapon itself.

What would happen if a nuclear bomb was detonated in space?​

 

[Dorian Breh]

Check this out....​

https://history.nasa.gov/conghand/nuclear.htm#:~:text=If a nuclear weapon is,an atmosphere, blast disappears completely.&text=There is no longer any,emitted from the weapon itself.

What would happen if a nuclear bomb was detonated in space?​

Yeah, I updated the OP with this info, I knew we were right but it's great to have confirmation

 

[RARI_Godwind]

Would it ever stop exploding in space