What Is the Difference Between a Detonation and an Explosion

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a detonation and an explosion?

• A) detonation differs from simple combustion in the speed of the reaction and pressure
• B) nothing; they mean the same thing
• C) An explosion can only be caused by detonation
• D) A detonation can only be caused by an explosion
• E) none of the above

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