If the gas cloud is not interacting with anything else, its center of mass will retain its motion, due to momentum conservation.Limebat said:If a combustible gas mixture (say O2 and H2 are combusted to form H2O) are already moving before combustion, what would happen? Intuition tells me the previous velocity (say the gas was moving 150 feet per second) would just add to the velocity achieved when standing still and then combusted (say a few kilometers per second). Basically, net velocity.
Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a fuel (such as gas) combines with oxygen to produce heat, light, and new chemical compounds.
In a moving vehicle, combustion occurs in the engine. The fuel and air are mixed together and ignited, creating an explosion that pushes the pistons and drives the vehicle forward.
During combustion, the gas is broken down into smaller molecules and releases energy in the form of heat and light. The leftover molecules combine with oxygen to form new compounds, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Yes, combustion releases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants into the air. These substances can be harmful to both human health and the environment.
Combustion contributes to air pollution and climate change. The release of pollutants and greenhouse gases can lead to respiratory problems, smog, and global warming.