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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / How/Why does Heat create kinetic energy in molecules of an object?

« on: 18/06/2012 16:10:13 »

How/Why does Heat create kinetic energy in molecules of an object? 



What is happening with the electrons?

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Technology / Is the SPARKPLUG in an Engine the TRANSDUCER ???

« on: 18/06/2012 16:07:29 »

I'm trying to build an alternative fuel engine, and was wondering if the SPARKPLUG

is the TRANSDUCER in the Internal Combustion Engine?

[If not what IS the Transducer?]

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Chemistry / What is going on with Oxygen and Gasoline that makes it combust with heat?

« on: 18/06/2012 16:02:21 »

In an Internal Combustion Engine, what is Chemically happening to Oxygen and

Gasoline [when the spark plug ignites] that makes them combust with heat??



THANKS!!

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Technology / Internal Combustion Engine and KINETIC ENERGY

« on: 18/06/2012 15:58:33 »

How does the Potential energy in the fuel convert to kinetic energy of expanded gas via combustion?

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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / What is going on when thermal energy is converted into kinetic energy in steam?

« on: 18/06/2012 15:54:09 »

What is going on when Thermal energy is converted to kinetic energy in steam??