Explosions and Their Impact

The video explores the concept of the largest possible explosion humanity could create with current technology, assuming global cooperation. It provides historical context by discussing the Halifax Explosion and the US's Minor Scale test, which simulated a nuclear explosion using conventional explosives.

Who is the sponsor of the video?

• LinkedIn Learning

• Udemy

• Coursera

• Skillshare

What is the main question posed in the video?

• How to prevent explosions?

• What is the history of explosions?

• What is the largest explosion humanity could create with current technology?

• How to create a nuclear bomb?

What hypothetical scenario is discussed in the video?

• Preventing global warming

• A single country creating a massive explosion

• Building the largest building in the world

• All countries working together to create the largest explosion possible

What was the Halifax Explosion?

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor impact

• An accident involving a French munitions ship

• A nuclear test

How powerful was the Halifax Explosion?

• 10 kilotons of TNT

• 2.9 kilotons of TNT

• 5 kilotons of TNT

• 1 kiloton of TNT

What was the purpose of the 'Minor Scale' test?

• To test the effects of explosions on buildings

• To test a new type of nuclear bomb

• To simulate a nuclear bomb using conventional explosives

• To create a new type of explosive

How powerful was the 'Minor Scale' explosion?

• 2.4 kilotons of TNT

• 3 kilotons of TNT

• 4 kilotons of TNT

• 1 kiloton of TNT