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What is meant by explosive combustion (or explosion)? Give one example of explosive combustion (or explosion).

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. Eg:- explosion of crackers on applying heat or pressure.


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