Combustion Reaction

Combustion Reaction : 

Combustion Reaction Kevin Kaufhold http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Sports/images-2/nascar-staten-island-crash.jpg

What are the different types of chemical reaction? : 

What are the different types of chemical reaction? 1) Combustion 2) Synthesis 3) Decomposition 4) Single displacement 5) Double displacement 6) Acid-base http://www.chemistryhelp.info/images/chemical-reactions.jpg http://misterguch.brinkster.net/6typesofchemicalrxn.html

What is a combustion reaction? : 

What is a combustion reaction? It is when a compound reacts with an oxidizing element, such as oxygen or fluorine, and the products are compounds of each element in the fuel with the oxidizing element. http://hood.eas.asu.edu/che211/wiki/images/a/af/Bugatti_Veyron2.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combustion

What is the fire triangle? : 

What is the fire triangle? The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a simple model for understanding the ingredients necessary for most fires. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_triangle http://www.wingello.rfsa.org.au/FireFacts/fueltri.gif

What is activation energy? : 

What is activation energy? Activation energy is defined as the energy that must be overcome in order for a chemical reaction to occur. Activation energy may also be defined as the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activation_energy http://gcserevision101.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/energy-level-diagram-activation-energy.jpg

Why is heat/energy a necessary part of the fire triangle? : 

Why is heat/energy a necessary part of the fire triangle? Without sufficient heat, a fire cannot begin, and it cannot continue. Heat can be removed by the application of a substance which reduces the amount of heat available to the fire reaction. http://www.scsv.nevada.edu/~susanb/jblog/archives/fire.gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_triangle

How is the cooktop of your stove (not electric) a real-life example of a fire triangle? : 

How is the cooktop of your stove (not electric) a real-life example of a fire triangle? When you turn on the stove gasoline meets with energy to ignite and make a fire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_triangle http://www.abettersurface.com/images/items/kitchen_items/stoves/stove_complete.jpg

What is a combustion engine? : 

What is a combustion engine? An engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion chamber. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combustion_Engine http://www.physics.byu.edu/faculty/rees/360/Four_stroke_cycle_compression.jpg

How does a combustion engine work? : 

How does a combustion engine work? The internal combustion engine is used to power nearly all land vehicles and many water-based and air-based vehicles as well. In an internal combustion engine, a fuel, such as gasoline, fills a chamber and then is ignited by a spark plug, causing a small explosion which generates work. http://www.noblood.org/gallery/images/10880/1_Erythropoietin-Hypoxia.gif http://www.s-logics.com/e-glossary/fig1.gif

In terms of combustion, how are NASCAR engines different from street car engines that allow them to operate at much higher speeds? : 

In terms of combustion, how are NASCAR engines different from street car engines that allow them to operate at much higher speeds? With Nascar cars they are almost totally hand made. They use bigger engines compared to regular cars. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/osmosisazman/doping.jpg http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/slideshows/494/slideshow_49424/display_image.jpg

How does nitrous oxide help engines perform better? : 

How does nitrous oxide help engines perform better? When you heat nitrous oxide to about 570 degrees F (~300 C), it splits into oxygen and nitrogen. So the injection of nitrous oxide into an engine means that more oxygen is available during combustion. Because you have more oxygen, you can also inject more fuel, allowing the same engine to produce more power. Nitrous oxide is one of the simplest ways to provide a significant horsepower boost to any gasoline engine. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question259.htm http://abhiecool4u.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/nos4.jpg

Provide 1 documented example of cheating in NASCAR in which something was done illegally to increase the combustion performance of the engine : 

Provide 1 documented example of cheating in NASCAR in which something was done illegally to increase the combustion performance of the engine Michael Waltrip's No. 55 team was using a fuel additive. "Whatever they would have said, I would accept because it was just a terrible mistake. I don't need to cheat to win this race. I've done it before" http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/16/nascar.cheating/index.html