ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Liquid fuel

Alright kiddo, have you ever seen fire? Yes? Well, liquid fuel is like a special kind of fire that you can control and use to make things go.

You know how cars need gas to run, right? Gasoline is a kind of liquid fuel. It's made from crude oil, which is like thick, black gooey stuff that comes out of the ground. Scientists and engineers take this crude oil and refine it - this means they separate all the different kinds of molecules in it, so they can get the ones they want.

One of the things they want is gasoline. Gasoline is flammable, which means it can catch on fire easily. But don't worry, it's safe as long as you know how to use it. Gasoline goes into a car's engine, where it mixes with air and creates tiny explosions that make the car's wheels turn.

There are other kinds of liquid fuel too, like diesel and jet fuel. Diesel is a thicker liquid than gasoline, and it's used in big trucks and buses. Jet fuel is a special kind of liquid fuel that planes use to fly. Just like how cars need gas, planes need jet fuel to make their engines work and help them soar up high in the sky.

So, that's what liquid fuel is - a flammable liquid that we use to power things like cars, trucks, and planes. It's important to use it safely and responsibly.