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Combustion and flame — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCombustion and flame1 Mark
Question
What is meant by explosive combustion (or explosion)? Give one example of explosive combustion (or explosion).
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Answer

Explosive combustion is the combustion in which a substance burns suddenly and produces heat, light and sound with the help of external source of heat or pressure. E.g.:- explosion of crackers on applying heat or pressure.

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