The rate at which a fire burned is governed by the availability of oxygen. Fires burn at a phenomenal rate when the concentration of oxygen approaches 100%!
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Never Put Water on an Oil Fire!
A simple safety tip, very graphically illustrated. Water makes oil fires much, much worse!
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Flashover Fires
Fires burning in enclosed spaces can very quickly erupt explosively. How long will it take for a smoldering bed to catastrophically flare into a fireball?
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Why Do Stones Skip on Water?
Skipping stones across a smooth lake surface comes down to understanding a couple of basic principles.
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Walk Like a Dinosaur
Did dinosaurs walk around with their big tails dragging on the ground, or did they serve a more functional purpose? Explore how the dinosaur’s tail kept T. Rex on its toes
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Making Ice Cream
Here’s a simple, effective, and delicious way to make ice cream without a freezer, and learn some physics in the process!
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Hydrophobic Materials Keep Water Away!
Lots of materials absorb water, but what sort of materials actually repel water, and how does water behave around them. Here are some fun ways to stay dry when you’re surrounded by water!
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World’s Simplest Generator
Generate electricity with some fine wire, a strong magnet, and a film canister!