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How does zero to 76,000mph in 1 second sound?

Scientists at the Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico have accelerated a small plate from zero to 76,000 mph in less than a second. The speed of the thrust was a new record for Sandia’s “Z Machine” – not only the fastest gun in the West, but in the world too.

I would hate to imagine the results if the scientists had a few drinks and decided to play around with their new toy.

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