Question

Why it is difficult to light a match sticj by striking in on a smooth surface

Answer 1

The burning of a matchstick would not be possible without friction.It is difficult to light a matchstick by striking it on the smooth surface because enough friction is not provided by a smooth surface to produce sufficient heat.Hope this may help you.

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Answer 2

To burn a matchstick, friction is necessary . For this a special design is present on the side of the matchbox . Smooth surface does not provide much friction. So , it is difficult to light a. Matchstick by striking on a smooth surface.