And do grenades explode when the pin is pulled, but they are not thrown? If you were to through a grenade while the pin was still intact the grenade will not explode. However, the opposite is true when the pin is not intact and the grenade is thrown. Why is this?
2006-10-28 11:14:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The basic action is as follows:
Holding the grenade in the throwing hand, thumb over the safety lever, pull the safety pin (pull force of 10–35 pounds or 45–155 newtons).
When the grenade is thrown (safety lever released), a spring throws off the safety lever and rotates the striker into the percussion cap.
When struck by the striker, it ignites and sets fire to the fuse, or powder train. The fuse burns at a controlled rate, providing a time delay (usually 4–5 seconds). When the flame of the fuse reaches the detonator or igniter, it causes action on the filler.
A detonator is similar to a small blasting cap. Very sensitive to heat, when the fuse burns into it, it causes the grenade to explode.
An igniter is a cap that burns rapidly. It sets fire to the filler causing a rapidly expanding gas which bursts the container.
2006-10-28 11:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The grenade is stable as long as the pin is intact
The grenade becomes potentially unstable when the pin is pulled, but is safe as long as the safety lever is held in place. At this point the pin can be reinserted, again making the grenade safe.
When the safety lever is released a small charge ignites a delay element which takes approximately 8 seconds to burn down to the main charge.
When the main charge is ignited the grenade explodes.
2006-10-28 11:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pin holds the mechanism that lights the fuse in place. The mechanism can be a handle or a clip for hanging the grenade on a belt. With the pin out, and when the grip is released on the handle, a spring ejects the handle which lights a fuse in the grenade which eventually detonates the main charge.
2006-10-28 11:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it the pin holds the mechanism that lights the fuse in place. The mechanism can be a handle or a clip for hanging the grenade on a belt. With the pin out, and when the grip is released on the handle, a spring ejects the handle which lights a fuse in the grenade which eventually detonates the main charge.
It's pretty simple
2006-10-28 11:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Yasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pull the pin from a military hand grenade and it will not explode. The pin holds in a lever which is held in the palm of the hand. When thrown, the lever which is spring loaded releases, allowing a a charge to ignite a fuse which can be set to varying times, ie., 5,6,7 seconds. It then explodes. The pin can be replaced prior to the release of the handle at any time.
2006-10-28 11:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulling the pin just releases the handle, when the handle (also known as the spoon) comes off, it is like lighting the fuse of a firecracker.
You can pull the pin and eat it if you like, but once you release the handle/spoon, the timer is running...
What do you do if a blonde throws a pin at you?
You RUNN LIKE THE WIND, she has a grenade in her mouth.
2006-10-28 11:25:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL...if it became that elementary to disarm a grenade that became thrown at you...does no longer you think of greater human beings might have executed it rather of merely run away or locate hide? as quickly as the handle has released, it extremely is starts off a chain reaction which will ultimately convey approximately the grenade detonating. that's why there's a pair of safeties on the darn issues. enable's see...the thumb protection, then the pin, then the handle. in case you pull the pin...it extremely is conceivable to reinsert it without the grenade going off. it extremely is the sole way conceivable. yet as quickly as the handle has released...there is not any useful way of combating it. playstation ...pulling the pin isn't as common because it seems. attempting to do it including your tooth will purely effect in chipped or cracked front tooth. it extremely is takes somewhat stress to pry the pin out.
2016-11-26 01:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you know how a grenade is designed? it was the designer who put the pin in the top of the grenade. the blocking of the contact-when removed-caused two pieces of metal to touch. it crates a spark.
2006-10-28 11:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pin being pulled is the trigger - a delayed trigger - so sure, pull the pin and hold on - you won't have to worry about it again!!
2006-10-28 11:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by akelaamy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a fire extinguisher. pull the pin & it's ready to go !
2006-10-28 11:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by just.stew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋