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It also depend on what external factor that cause the glass container to be unstable.
Example: Using a detonator charge in an empty glass container.
Of course the forces will be dissipate and there won't be a significant shocked wave produce.
HOWEVER if the glass container is filled with water, things will be different.
Quote: Wiki
Initial damage to a target will be caused by the first shockwave; this damage will be amplified by the subsequent physical movement of water and by the repeated secondary shockwaves or bubble pulse.
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Originally posted by weewee:
assuming glass is symmetrical, cg will be at the base of glass when empty. when water is added, cg will rise in height, making it easier to topple.
however, when water is added, the weight is increased and more force will be needed to topple the glass.
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Originally posted by eagle:
sentence in red is not true.
the sentences in blue contradict each other.
oh ya you are right.CG can be at a point which is not touching the glass....\*/
When a bit of water is actually added, the CG will be lowered and thus stabilised the glass.
When a lot of water is added in (water level mark way above original CG), the CG will be heightened and destabilised the glass.
Edited by weewee 14 Apr `08, 2:17AM
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