The Physics of Flame - What is Fire, Really?

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Back when I was 5 or so I wondered what fire is, what that hot glow would be if I froze it in time and if I could grab it like everything else. People didn't know really how to answer my question so I had to wait for my chemistry and physics classes to get some answer. Later on I got even better, in depth answers with which I was even more satisfied. To be honest I got my best answer here in this video, answer which encompasses wisdom from multiple scientific fields. I love this channel. Most people just accept fact that something is there and give it no second thought. Why fire burns and why things tend to roll downhill are basic fundamental starter questions to which you'd want best answer you can get.

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[@chukieeee]

So a flame is actually hot gas emitting light? And it's got heaten up by the oxidation reaction below? Then why are no flames above hot plates??? So I'm also interested what are flamed made off. Can you explain please?

[@josippetkovic389]

@@chukieeee Hot plate is not burning, it's radiating heat. That's why you don't get flames. There is no matter that combusts to have a flame.

[@Davincifier]

Matter is 99.99...% energy. that energy can be converted at many levels. To convert 100% of that energy you need a black hole, and if you can convert 100% of it in a lab means you have created a black hole. Molecules have bonds like ships have ropes tight to a dock. That rope have a potential energy stored, when broken it emits a wave, the wave emited by the ships rope is high frequency we can hear, the one released from a molecular bond is infinitely low we can only see the effect (not always), we call it light, IR, X, plasma.. that effect is the low frequency shaking its surrounded molecules, if they are one the same level of energy or less that wave can break them and keep spreading unltil all so called (fuel) is consumed.... I can keep going 1- I know you will disagree with the 99.99...%, but what no one will tell you is that there is ONE fraction of information there that's is inconvertible even inside a black hole. 2- You might want to remove plasma from that classification i made, but I disagree and can prove why. Am open to academic discussion on this. Happy new year 2025!

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@@josippetkovic389 then what are flames made of? Funny how on the internet you got the answer for a question you didn't ask.

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This is the best explanation for fire I’ve ever listened to. I’ve always wondered what it is I’m looking at when witnessing fire. I have a good friend who is a PhD chemistry prof. I asked him to explain to me what fire is. I received a nutshell explanation which left me with a lot of questions. This video answered all my questions. I am assuming there is more to this complex subject but it’s good enough for my limited ability to understand.

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I wrote a snarky comment about fine distinctions that are pertinent to advanced physics, and physical laws vs mathematical models, and derivations of blah blah blah... then I realized that I am not your target audience, and those distinctions are irrelevant to the people trying to understand your well put together video. So I held down backspace for a while, and wrote this instead. Thank you for delving into the beautiful world happening right before our eyes and bringing some science into people's everyday curiosity. Much respect. You are doing this species a service. Please keep being a proper teacher! (Side Note: Chemiluminescence is super fancy and would likely be right at home in Harry Potter's spellbook.)

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[@TheBrandonwelty]

@@James-p3m8j BahaHaha. I reject the premise that you speak for all the psychologists. However, if you personally want to know my mental state at the time, it's very simple. I am a physicist. I get snarky about physics. I wanted some elaboration in parts and more specificity in parts. I realized mid-comment that in my snark, I was entirely missing the point of the video and so included that process and epiphany in my comment. This was an attempt to enhance the compliment because while his video might not have taught me any new physics, it reminded me of one of the most important lessons of all. "It's not about you.." A lesson I learn over and over again from life, and will continue to do so. In this case, from a humble KZbin video. So I thanked him sincerely and attempted to encourage him. Now which part of that process do you suppose I need "help" with? Especially a need so dire that you yourself made a snarky comment representing all psychologists, and disparaging me for insinuating that there might be more in depth physics at work that I have knowledge of from my decades of study and research..

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@@TheBrandonwelty The fact that you responded to me after reading the essence of my message betrays you. I have no doubt that you are intelligent, but you can't shake off the truth of what I wrote. Just learn from it like we all do so that it doesn't make people see it as a type of virtue signalling, even though this isn't about virtue.

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Thank you Prometheus, we can see at night, cook, fend off predators, but we can very easily get burnt, we can burn each other, torch our home, etc. This concept of the first technology and the nature of the two edged sword, is exactly why Mythology tells us El-emental fire was stolen from the gods. To wield this fire, those who are wielding it must have reached a state where wisdom has kept up with technical knowledge. I know that's Left field, but the video title asked what fire is and perhaps Mythology can answer this pertinent question as well. Good video, thank you

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I think this video has underdelivered the explanation for the tear drop shape and the dancing shape of the flame.

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Thank you so much for this one! My children are all grown up now, and I am no longer homeschooling, but I still find myself coming back to your channel watching your content, and learning more. Tonight I learned a new term: chemoluminescence! Also, thank you for clearing my understanding of black body radiation. Next up, magnets and electromagnetic fields! And, did I hear you mention quantum mechanics? 🤗❤️

[@MathAndScience]

Awww how cool. Thanks so much. Yes I plan to bounce around some cool topics! Please do stay in touch.

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[@prsearls]

This is fascinating. This summer, I enjoyed our fire pit on our patio and my curiosity was aroused by what exactly I was watching as the flames consumed the wood fuel. I thought it was a chemical reaction but you have explained it is more complex (a lot more complex). Thank you.

[@doyouknoworjustbelieve6694]

Fire is the combustion of molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen. What you see in a fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen. The reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat, the heat makes the material and gases released glow, therefore releasing photons which release light. That’s what he said and he is correct.

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[@Boogerman9047]

one thing I do know is that they used tungsten inside incandescent light bulbs because it is one of the strongest metals, so when the coil is heated up it creates the light inside the bulb. Correct me if I am wrong, but they are no longer in production due to not being very energy efficient. Your way of teaching is great!

[@whatelseison8970]

Incandescent light bulbs are still made and they still have filaments made of tungsten. Tungsten is used not because is is strong, but because it has the highest melting point among metallic elements. Even so, the bulbs still need to be filled with argon or nitrogen because in air, tungsten will oxidize and burn through rapidly (a few seconds) even without melting.

[@Boogerman9047]

@@whatelseison8970 thanks, that is correct the tungsten is the strongest metal, my reason for saying that they no longer manufacture them is based on the UK utilities market, they still sell the leftover stock, also checked google and they say that it is banned in the USA but I/google could be wrong 😅

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