Question

The gas used for inflating the tires of aeroplanes is ________.

• A. nitrogen
• B. Helium

Answer 1

Nitrogen

• Nitrogen is used for inflating the tires of aeroplanes.
• It is incombustible gas so it does not flame to the fuel.
• It is incombustible and helps in preventing a wheel fire.
• Nitrogen does not wear the tire like air and reduces pressure loss in the tire.

Helium

• Helium is also used for inflating the tires of aeroplanes.
• It is the lightest and non-inflammable gas.

The gas used for inflating the tires of aeroplanes is nitrogen and helium.