Multiple choice

In which of the following processes, the propagation of explosive material is done through a flame front?

  1. Decomposition

  2. Deflagration

  3. Detonation

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In deflagration, the decomposition of the explosive material is propagated by a flame front, which moves slowly through the explosive material in contrast to detonation. Deflagration is a characteristic of low explosive material.