How does a rocket launher work,fire and explode?

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How does a rocket launher work,fire and explode?

2006-12-19 00:42:26 · 2 answers · asked by Corey R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The launcher itself only triggers the ignition of the rocket's propulsion charge. The rocket's warhead is what explodes and this can be triggered by a number of different devices. Examples are:

Proximity (detection of a nearby mass)
Percussion (impact)
Time (self explainitory)
Distance from launcher
Geolocation (GPS, radar image maps etc).

2006-12-19 09:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Launcher
hope this will help you

2006-12-19 08:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by James Chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋