Question

Myron was trying to light a match. The first time he struck the match, the match did not light. The second time he tried, the match lit successfully.

Which most likely occurred to make the match light?

Myron increased the friction by decreasing the surface area.
Myron increased the friction by increasing speed.
Myron decreased the friction by making the match aerodynamic.
Myron decreased the friction by lubricating the match.

Answer 1

Myron increased the friction by increasing the speed.

Answer 2

According to the question,

Myron was trying to light a match. The first time he struck the match, the match did not light. The second time he tried, the match lit successfully.

The correct answer is option B.

"Myron increased the friction by increasing speed."

Matchsticks work on the principle of the friction.

And more speed means more friction.

That's why option B is the correct answer.