An electric spark is struck between two electrodes placed near each other in a closed tank full of petrol. Will the petrol catch fire. Explain your answer.

An electric spark is struck between two electrodes placed near each other in a closed tank full of petrol, will not catch fire. As it is a closed tank full of petrol, there will be no supply of air. Hence the petrol will not catch fire as air is necessary for the combustion of petrol.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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