Buffy ,'Beneath You'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Will a gun fire without oxygen?
The actual stuff that goes "boom" in the gun wouldn't need oxygen, as it already has it in chemical form - much like a solid-fuel rocket. The only other issue is the percussion cap, which ignites the chemicals in the shell when it's hit by the firing pin. I don't think that need external oxygen either, but I don't know what kind of chemical reaction is occuring there....
Will a gun fire without oxygen?
The cartridge has carries it's own oxidizing agent. Aren't there anti-shark weapons that fire a shotgun shell underwater? I didn't give it a second thought when I saw the show, but on second thought, I don't think you need an oxygen supply.
It's not very important, just a struck me upon seeing the quote.
Edit: Talking about whether a gun will work in space is a male cliche, isn't it. Damn.
Aren't there anti-shark weapons that fire a shotgun shell underwater?
Yeah, you'd think that anti-shark guns would still fire if one encountered a Space Shark.
Don't quote me, but isn't the "chemical reaction" in a shell casing dependent on O2 to actually burn? Most firey explosions have that problem.
I mean, the way the episode was set up, it wasn't exactly a plot point; I thought it was a nice nod to Physics Reality.
Chocolate never belongs in oatmeal cookies. Blerg. Raisins are fine, though.
Don't quote me, but isn't the "chemical reaction" in a shell casing dependent on O2 to actually burn? Most firey explosions have that problem.
It has it's own O2. If it didn't, the cartridge would do more of a smolder than a bang.
Yeah, you'd think that anti-shark guns would still fire if one encountered a Space Shark.
Good point. Space Sharks probably have lasers too.
Chocolate never belongs in oatmeal cookies. Blerg. Raisins are fine, though.
Sarameg is wise in the way of oatmeal cookies.
I am really trying to figure out who Vera is and which Buffista has a spiffy spacesuit. And why are there no pictures?
ETA: Nevermind. Space show. Got it.
So sad that Tom is an oatmeal raisin cookie hata. I have much love for the oatmeal cookie. She's so strong, she can take on anything and still be good - plain, with raisins, with chocolate chips. I've not had the peanut butter chip variety, but now I want to.
Guns in vacuum stuff: [link]