Why is a flame called "A Naked Flame"?
2007-09-19 16:27:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
An alternative to a naked flame would be internal combustion, such as in a gasoline engine or an explosive. With the naked flame, the products of combustion are free to expand into the surrounding space.
2007-09-19 18:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that the flame is not protected by anything. A naked flame is exposed to anything and can easily ignite whatever crosses its path. A protected flame usually heats some medium and is less likely to ignite some unwanted material.
A furnace usually has a protected flame and therefore is not naked.
2007-09-20 03:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's an uncovered flame.
2007-09-20 00:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by margy s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I don't think they're clothed...
lol. Anyways:
It means it's not covered by anything. If it is not "naked," calculations would have to be different.
2007-09-19 23:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Azshira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋