how does gasoline give out energy when it is burnt?

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how does gasoline give out energy when it is burnt?

2007-03-02 23:24:45 · 2 answers · asked by Rama H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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it gives off heat energy which expands the air around it.

2007-03-03 00:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by johnny big block 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It combines with oxygen to produce thermal energy. By burning in a confined space you have a controlled explosion that pushes the pistons of an engine. Petrol actually has more energy than nitro-glycerin, but needs a lot of oxygen to produce that energy.

2007-03-03 07:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋