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Gasoline consists mostly of the hydrocarbons isooctane and heptane. Under the conditions of an internal combustion engine, isooctane (usually just called octane) burns more smoothly (less explosively) and more completely than heptane. This, in effect will provide more usable energy, since the tendency of heptane to pre-ignite (ignite before the piston reaches the required point beyond top-dead-center) is somewat counteracted by the slower and more controlled burn of the octane.
Older engines (60's, 70's, 80's) unquestionably ran cleaner and with more zip on high-octane gasoline, but despite increased gas mileage, there was little or no saving in fuel cost because of the higher price of the premium fuel.
With today's significantly better fuel management systems, most regular car engines run perfectly well on regular gasoline, so save your money.
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Is nitro faster than gas?
Nitro or nitromethane is faster than gasoline in drag racing due to its higher energy content and ability to produce more power. Nitromethane allows for quicker acceleration and higher speeds compared to regular gasoline.
How does pressure change the boiling point of gasoline?
Increasing pressure raises the boiling point of gasoline, causing it to vaporize at a higher temperature compared to normal atmospheric pressure. Conversely, decreasing pressure lowers the boiling point of gasoline, leading to quicker evaporation.
What does an increase of temperature do to the KE of a liquid?
An increase in temperature of a liquid causes the kinetic energy (KE) of the liquid molecules to increase. This increase in thermal energy leads to faster movement of the molecules, resulting in higher kinetic energy.
What do you add to kinetic energy to increase heat?
You add kinetic energy to increase heat. When molecules absorb kinetic energy, they move faster, causing an increase in temperature. This increase in molecular motion translates to higher thermal energy, leading to a rise in heat.
A catalyzed reaction will have a activation energy and this leads to a in the reaction rate. A) lower decrease B) lower increase C) higher decrease D) higher increase?
d
How does the amount of work done on an automobile by its engine relate to the energy content of the gasoline?
The amount of work done on an automobile by its engine is directly related to the energy content of the gasoline used as fuel. Gasoline contains potential energy stored in its chemical bonds, which is released during combustion in the engine to produce work that moves the vehicle. The higher the energy content of the gasoline, the more work can be done by the engine.
Is nitro faster than gas?
Nitro or nitromethane is faster than gasoline in drag racing due to its higher energy content and ability to produce more power. Nitromethane allows for quicker acceleration and higher speeds compared to regular gasoline.
How can you increase the potential energy of an apple?
You can increase the potential energy of an apple by lifting it higher above the ground. Potential energy is directly proportional to an object's height in a gravitational field, so raising the apple higher will increase its potential energy.
What is the energy cost of producing gold from minerals?
No one answer. It would depend on the gold content of the mineral. The higher the gold content, the lower the energy cost. The deeper the mine, the higher the cost.
How can you increase potential energy of a ball in your hand?
You can increase the potential energy of a ball in your hand by lifting it higher from the ground, as potential energy is directly proportional to height. The higher you lift the ball, the more potential energy it will have.
An increase in the demand for gasoline today caused by concerns that gasoline prices will be higher tomorrow is most likely attributable to consumer expectations or consumer preferences?
consumer preference
How do i maintain and i want to increase the speed of my bike?
change the oil. higher grade of gasoline. change air filter
Does Ethanol release more Energy than Kerosene?
Kerosene releases more energy then ethanol but it is harder to put into engines that run on gasoline already.
How does energy content of light vary with wavelength?
The energy varies with the frequency, Energy = h x frequency where h is Planck's constant 2/3E-33 Joule second. The higher the frequency the higher the energy. When the frequency of an oscillating wave {WaveForm aka Particle} increases so in general does it's Energy.
What indicate increase in thermal energy of the body?
Higher temperature.
How does pressure change the boiling point of gasoline?
Increasing pressure raises the boiling point of gasoline, causing it to vaporize at a higher temperature compared to normal atmospheric pressure. Conversely, decreasing pressure lowers the boiling point of gasoline, leading to quicker evaporation.
What does an increase of temperature do to the KE of a liquid?
An increase in temperature of a liquid causes the kinetic energy (KE) of the liquid molecules to increase. This increase in thermal energy leads to faster movement of the molecules, resulting in higher kinetic energy.
