2007-02-09 17:05:53 · 5 answers · asked by wheeliebin 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes, as a bullet does not rely on atmosphere to be discharged. The compnents of gunpowder hold the oxygen in the molecular structure itself. Same idea as a rocket engine. It does not need atmosphere if it has its own oxygen to burn.
2007-02-09 17:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the gun will discharge- its not like a fire that needs oxygen.
the gunpowder will still explode and propel the bullet out of the gun. A gun on earth doesn't really get too much oxygen as the breech (or bolt) of the gun is usually sealed shut to avoid flashback on the shooter and everthing in the barrel is moving outward from that point. there is no opportunity for oxygen to enter the chamber until the bullet exits the gun.
2007-02-09 17:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by MrWiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any style of firearm would not discharge in outer area, as any explosion /discharge won't ensue in a vacuum, an explosion calls for oxygen to ignite the excellerent, it relatively is all like we learnt in Chemistry type in college. John
2016-12-17 13:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It works just like a rocket: mass is expelled, and there is a reaction force which results. Oxygen is not required to burn the gunpowder; it contains its own oxygen.
2007-02-09 17:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this that crazy astronaut Nowak trying to figure out her next exploit???
2007-02-09 17:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by K C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋