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		pestatije on Sept 2, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How difficult would it be kill golfballs? this is actually being done with laser weapons...i also recall some anti-mosquito window frame with the same principle at work

GianFabien on Sept 3, 2024 [–]

Would be an amazing Myth Busters episode to blast golf balls with a variety of high power laser beams. I believe that the insides of a gold ball are under considerable pressure so it could explosive when zapped.

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