Tilt fuze
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tilt-fuze-268-6572838
title:
Tilt fuze
text:
A tilt fuze or fuse is a device usually used in the operation of car bombs and other such detonators, relying on the force of a jerk or similar movement for the triggering of the desired explosion. The tilt fuze is typically a home-made mercury switch. It consists of a small tube no larger than a medical tablet bottle, made from plastic, glass or some other such material. At the bottom end of the tube, a certain volume of mercury is placed, while at the cap end are wired two live electrical cont
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description:
Device to detonate explosives after a sudden movement
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_fuze
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2023-08-11T18:36:36Z
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