2007-09-09 03:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by §eeker 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I guess what I'm thinking of specifically is if a nuclear bomb should go off, and say my car is turned off sitting in the parking lot, would it kill the electronics in the car so it won't start up then?
2007-09-09 06:01:31 · update #1
The UNIT... has to be TURNED=OFF... Before the EMP.... happens...!
BUT.... you can have a Room.... Constructed as "A Faraday Cage" and that Room... will be Protected.
IT must have Two Independent Grounds... one for the inner cage and one for the Outer Cage!
Write me for details!
Also the Faraday Cage... is good if you suspect that one is Monitored or Bugged! But Do NOT let the person KNOW that you are in Shielded Room!
Thanks, Roger R.
2007-09-09 03:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can be. I am assuming you mean solid state. Old tube electronics are MUCH less susceptible.
The EMP can induce an electric feild in the electronis which can be sufficient to damage them.
I worked for an engineering company in the 1980's that was still working on protection against EMP. The strength of EMP follows the inverse square law so distance is the best protection. There are shielding methods which enhance surviveablity.
2007-09-09 04:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-09 03:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Irritable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-09-09 03:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋