Question

Why does a matchstick not burn of its own?

Answer 1

Answer:

Match stick does not burn on its own because temperature is less than the ignition temperature. On stricking with the walls of match box, sufficient amount of heat is produced due to friction which raises the ignition temperature of the chemicals on the match stick and thus burns.

Answer 2

Match stick does not burn on its own because temperature is less than the ignition temperature. On stricking with the walls of match box, sufficient amount of heat is produced due to friction which raises the ignition temperature of the chemicals on the match stick and thus burns.

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