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Why doesn't gasoline in a car's gas tank explode when the gas cap is removed?
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∙ 8y ago
Because it's a liquid.
Because it needs a spark to ignite, which is why in come cases, if you are on a cell phone, or you are smoking, it will cause the entire gas tank/station to explode!
KABOOM! :)
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Why doesn't the gasoline in a cars tank explode when the gas cap is removed?
because the dont press together like in the motor
Do cars blow up?
Depends on what's inside. Normal car with only gasoline for fuel: no. Gasoline must be vaporized to explode. Otherwise it just burns slowly at the surface. Hydrogen power car with full hydrogen tank: yes. Car with dynamite in the trunk: yes. Cars in movies: yes.
Why does a car explode when you turn it on?
Cars only explode in the movies
What type of energy source is gasoline?
Gasoline is a Mechanical energy because gasoline can make cars move and cars are moving things.
How will you know if your car is going to explode?
Cars only explode in the movies.
Why do you buy gasoline?
Gasoline is needed in most cars.
Does petrol cars with fuel injectors use spark plugs?
Petrol/gasoline cars do use spark plugs.Petrol/gasoline cars do use spark plugs.
What is the gasoline cars and hybird cars are the same?
Diesel gasoline. Since it is cheaper than other gasoline and it gives your car a good performance.
Are gasoline cars considered natural gas cars?
No
What fuels cars?
Gasoline
Which fuel do American cars use in USA is it petrol or diesel?
The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).The majority of cars in the USA use petrol (we call it gasoline).
Do electromagnetic cars need gasoline?
no
