Low explosives detonate relatively slowly (less than 1,000 meters per second), while high explosives detonate very rapidly (from 1,000 to 8,500 meters per second).

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Low explosives burn through a process called deflagration at a slower rate, while high explosives undergo detonation, which is a much faster reaction, occurring at speeds ranging from 1,000 to 8,500 meters per second.

Low Explosives Detonate Relatively Slowly (Less Than 1,000 Meters Per