2007-01-17 16:32:41 · 3 answers · asked by tps0301 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Any fault or damage could cause localised heating or a spark. For this reason intrinsically safe or flameproof electrical equipment is normally required. Some further info at
http://www.rtkinstruments.com/documentation/UK/rtktec101.pdf
2007-01-17 16:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no concrete evidence that cell phones will cause explosions in the presence of flammable vapors. When fires or explosions have been started at gas stations when people were using cell phones were most probably caused by static electricity.
Of course almost any electrical gadget can cause a spark if it malfunctions.
2007-01-18 09:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the arc caused by switching an electronic device on or off possibly causing a fire, there is also the danger of a spark being generated from build-up of static electricity due to the high use of plastics in many electronic devices.
Ever rub a balloon on your shirt and make it stick to the wall?
2007-01-24 17:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by Joe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋