Question

A matchstick can be lit by striking it on a rough surface of a floor . give reasons

Answer 1

On rubbing the matchstick on the rough surface the floor, the friction converts this work into heat energy that raises temperatureof the chemical present on the head of the matchstick and reaches its ignition temperature. On reaching the ignition temperature it catches fire starts burning. Hence , we can lit a matchstick.

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Answer 2

Answer:

In the tip of the matchstick it generally contains phosphorus , pottasium which helps to light up .when we strike a matchstick against the rough surface , Due to friction between the two surfaces heat is generated Hence, the match catches easily fire.

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