Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Burning Gasoline
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May 18, 2021
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9:37Now PlayingGasoline pipeline hack? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain how gasoline burns and why it’s such a convenient, and powerful, fuel.
We start off with a reminder of how dependent we are on gasoline and its role as a strategic commodity. How does gasoline combust? We explain what makes gasoline flammable and how you can technically extinguish a match in liquid gasoline. How does that work?? Find out about gasoline vapors and why you should be careful throwing it on an open fire. You’ll learn what volatile means (in multiple contexts) and much more on another StarTalk explainer!
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