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Can cars really explode after a collision like in the movies?
One of the most ridiculous yet entertaining scenes in Hollywood movies is the car chase scene.
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Why does a car engine vibrate when starting?
Car engines vibrate due to unbalanced forces arising from the translation and rotation of engine components.
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How does an automobile engine work?
Have you ever opened your car bonnet and wondered what happened in its engine? You may not be curious and don't want to know it thoroughly. But when buying a new car, yo…
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The wrong type of petrol can cause an engine explosion
Fuel filling with octane not as recommended by the manufacturer can cause the piston to puncture.
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The operating principles of car brakes
We all know that when the car is on the road, as long as you brake, the car will slowly slow down and stop.
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Inventing the origin of industrial revolution
Humanity's first steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen helped Britain meet energy needs in the first half of the 18th century.
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Video: Non-perforated bicycle tires can run over 8,000 km
New piston-type tires designed by a US company can help bicyclists escape the flutter.
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Self-destruct syringes
Marc Koska makes the K1 cylinder automatic decomposition, which can not be reused after each use.