Can Fireworks Explode in a Hot Car? Can Fireworks Be Left in a Hot Car?
Check out our video on "Fireworks in A Hot Car: What Happens | Greenhouse Effect" below for the answer and much more!
Why are Fireworks used in America on the 4th of July?
"It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." Those are the words of John Adams, in a letter he wrote to his wife on July 3rd, 1776, referring to independence day. America has celebrated with fireworks ever since. You can read more about 4th of July and America's Independence day.
Will Fireworks Damage Car Paint?
Yes it is certainly possible. The possibility can be broken down into two distinct cases, the first would correspond to burning material hitting the car, which could severely damage the paint depending on the amount of time it was burning while in contact with the vehicle. The second case would be "fallout" from the fireworks, such as cardboard shell casings, inserts, etc, that land on the car and either cause physical damage from the impact or the combusted chemicals eating away at the paint if left unwashed for an extended period of time.
Will Fireworks Work in the Rain?
In most cases, yes. Here is one better for you, fireworks can actually burn underwater! Fireworks contain their own fuel and oxygen source, which means they can burn independent of the oxygen in the air. Here is a great slow motion video of a model rocket engine burning under water: https://youtu.be/czwBWB5u6Hg and here is a video showing fireworks rockets under ice in a pond: https://youtu.be/YyFip6NRz1E. The only instance when it wouldn't work is when the firework composition becomes completely saturated with water, so in other words, if it was left to soak for a long period of time and the composition started to get wet.
When and Where were Fireworks Invented?
Here is a great article on the American Pyrotechnics Association's website on the history of fireworks.
How are the Different Colors of Fire Made?
The different colors of fire are made by taking advantage of different compounds releasing energy in differing wavelengths of light. Check out more details on our magic of colored fire page.
Are Fireworks Legal in NY?
No fireworks are not legal in the City of New York. There are some counties throughout New York State that allow small ground devices and sparklers, but the state made everything that can explode, fly into the air, or shoot a projectile (like roman candles) illegal.