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Can you fire a gun in a vacuum?

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  • Asked by Oneby0ne
  • on 2010-12-21 16:09:17
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petethebloke says:

If you're thinking that the propellant (explosive) requires oxygen, then think again - all the material it needs is contained within the cartridge casing. For the same reason, a gun should fire underwater, but the bullet won't fly very well.

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