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Yes, petrol expands when heated. As the temperature rises, the molecules in petrol move more vigorously, causing the liquid to occupy a larger volume. This thermal expansion can affect fuel storage and efficiency, which is why it's important to store petrol in temperature-controlled environments.
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Why charcoal have high value of heat combustion than petrol?
Petrol has a higher value of the heat of combustion.
Do Mylar balloons expand in heat?
All balloons expand in heat.
Why Is petrol cold?
Petrol feels cold due to its low boiling point and high volatility. When it evaporates, it absorbs heat from its surroundings, leading to a cooling effect. Additionally, the process of liquid petrol transitioning to gas requires energy, which is taken from the heat in the environment, making the surface of the petrol feel cold to the touch.
Does heat make gas contract or expand?
Being made up of infra red rays which will move in all directions and refract when hitting paticles heat will always expand
What energy is released when petrol burns?
When petrol burns, chemical energy stored in the molecules of petrol is converted into heat and light energy. This is a result of the combustion process, where the carbon and hydrogen in petrol react with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.
Why charcoal have high value of heat combustion than petrol?
Petrol has a higher value of the heat of combustion.
Can you explain why a sealed can partly filled with petrol may begin to bulge in hot weather?
The sealed can will bulge in hot weather because the heat causes the petrol to evaporate creating more gas fumes in the can. This heat energy absorbed by the can converts to a change in energy of the petrol, Delta E=P Delta V. The outside atmosphere pressure P, being a constant, causes the volume V to expand. This explains why, if the petrol can is made of thin material, it bulges.
Do Mylar balloons expand in heat?
All balloons expand in heat.
Does a solid expand?
yes, the heat makes the particles move and in the heat they expand.
Why does a petrol pump have a volume measurer inside it?
A petrol or gas pump has a volume measurement device inside it to measure the expansion of the gases that come from the petrol. As the gases expand, they can actually cause explosions.
You feel cold when a drop of petrol falls on your skin?
Petrol evaporates quickly and absorbs heat from the surroundings, including your skin. This rapid heat transfer can make you feel cold when a drop of petrol falls on your skin. Additionally, the cooling effect can be enhanced if the petrol is at a lower temperature than your skin.
If you heat an object it will?
expand
What happens to a petrol tank in hot weather?
Nothing happens to the tank but the fuel will expand slightly.
How easy is petrol to store?
Petrol is just gasoline, and is very easy to store. Petrol can be stored in a thick plastic container, kept out of sunlight and away from heat.
Is burning petrol a chemical reation?
Yes. burning petrol chemically creates a whole new set of chemicals. depending on the heat and exact composition of the petrol.
Can petrol melt latex?
Petrol itself does not generate enough heat to melt latex. However, if petrol comes into contact with a heat source, such as a flame or spark, it can ignite and reach temperatures high enough to melt latex. It is important to handle petrol safely and keep it away from sources of ignition.
Why do oven trays expand and contract?
heat makes metal expand.
