Question

why kerosene heater a little and it catches fire but wood does not. why so? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Kerosene oil and wood do not catch fire on their own at room temperature because the ignition temperature of kerosene oil and wood are higher than the room temperature. ... A matchstick can light a tiny splinter of wood but not a big log of wood. A splinter of wood has a low ignition temperature.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Kerosene oil and wood do not catch fire on their own at room temperature because the ignition temperature of kerosene oil and wood are higher than the room temperature. ... A matchstick can light a tiny splinter of wood but not a big log of wood. A splinter of wood has a low ignition temperature.