Disequilibrium: Wildfires, the Fire Triangle, and CO2 Extinguishers

by: Todd Hoover

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event models a CO2 fire extinguisher, helps students understand the fire triangle, and allows students to ponder ways to mitigate the effects of wildfires.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 12/1/2017Stock # ss17_041_04_14Volume 041Issue 04

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