Can A Cigarette Ignite A Puddle Of Gasoline?

The video explores the common movie trope of a cigarette igniting gasoline, leading to an explosion. It explains that while cigarettes burn at high temperatures, the likelihood of them igniting gasoline is extremely low due to various factors such as the rapid formation of ash and the nature of gasoline fumes. Research has shown that in over 2000 scenarios, a lit cigarette failed to ignite gasoline. The video concludes with safety advice, suggesting that while the probability of such an event is low, it's best to avoid risky situations.

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