Combustion Flashcards

1
Q

To burn a cubic meter of butane gas completely, __________ of air would be needed.

A

32 cubic meters

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2
Q

How many visible cones are there in a properly adjusted aerated flame?

A

Two

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3
Q

How much of the theoretical combustion air is used as primary air?

A

40-65%

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4
Q

The oxygen used for combustion

A

Makes up 20% of the air

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5
Q

Question 51 / 1 point

The combustion of gases will produce

A

heat and light

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6
Q

The three factors necessary for combustion are:

A

heat fuel and air

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7
Q

The most common method of extinguishing Type A fires is to remove the

A

heat

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8
Q

Rapid oxidation is a characteristic of:

A

burning

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9
Q

The nitrogen in air is:

A

is virtually unchanged in the combustion of gases

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