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Types of Combustion

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What is meant by explosive combustion (or explosion) ? Give one example of explosive combustion or explosion).

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An explosion is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy. in an extreme manner, usually with the generation of high temperature and the release of gases.

examples-fireworks(crackers)

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