write about ignition temperature
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The ignition temperature or kindling point of a substance is the lowest temperature at which it spontaneously ignites in normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark.
IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Burning a paper with sun rays.
On a sunny day go out and focus the sun rays on a piece of a paper using a magnifying lens. Touch the spot after sometime. How do you feel?
People in ancient times produce sparks by rubbing the pieces of stones together.From above things , we conclude that a combustible substance has to be initially burnt.
The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called it's ignition temperature.
The substances which have very low ignition temperature easily catch fire and are called inflammable substances.
Examples are :-
Petrol, alcohol, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) etc.