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What makes fire burn at different temperater?
One way for a fire to burn at a different temperature is it's wood soft wood such as pine burn fast and hot but hard wood such as muscle wood burns slower and cooler but still hot enough to burn you so don't touch it
Why a log of wood does not burn by a matchstick while paper does burn?
Because the density of the wood differs to that of paper, so the duration of which you'd need to hold the match underneath the log for an extended duration..
Why do you have to use paper are kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal?
It is difficult to ignite wood or coal using a lit match. The match would burn down and singe your fingers long before the wood or coal would light. Using kindling of dry wood shaving, or thin twigs and dry grass, or paper (with or without kerosene), will ignite with one match and burn long enough to light a fire of wood or coal.
What is a property of wood?
It is combustible. Being made primarily of Glucose sugar, put a match to it, add oxygen and it'll burn.
Does the wood burn or the vapors?
Both. Heated wood gives off gasses that burn. Charcoal (carbon) will also burn.
Can you burn wood from a Catalpa tree in a wood stove?
Yes: it is a relatively soft wood, so it may burn hot and fast.
How hot does an attic have to get to catch fire?
Hot enough to burn wood.
What makes fire burn at different temperater?
One way for a fire to burn at a different temperature is it's wood soft wood such as pine burn fast and hot but hard wood such as muscle wood burns slower and cooler but still hot enough to burn you so don't touch it
Can a hot day burn wood?
With a magnifying glass
Why does dense wood burn better?
Depending on what you mean by "better", it doesn't burn better. It might burn longer but it is much harder to ignite, and does not burn as hot as less-dense wood.
Will putting wet wood on a bed of coals in a wood stove create creosote in chimney?
Creosote is not created- it is naturally in the wood. A "cool" burn lets the creoste present in the smoke condense on the walls of the chimney. With a hot burn, the flue gasses are hot enough that less is deposited on the chimney. Wet wood gives a cooler burn.
Why do you have to use paper or kerosene oil start fire in wood or coal?
It is difficult to ignite wood or coal using a lit match. The match would burn down and singe your fingers long before the wood or coal would light. Using kindling of dry wood shaving, or thin twigs and dry grass, or paper (with or without kerosene), will ignite with one match and burn long enough to light a fire of wood or coal.
Why do you have to use paper or kerosene oil to start fire wood or coal?
It is difficult to ignite wood or coal using a lit match. The match would burn down and singe your fingers long before the wood or coal would light. Using kindling of dry wood shaving, or thin twigs and dry grass, or paper (with or without kerosene), will ignite with one match and burn long enough to light a fire of wood or coal.
Why a log of wood does not burn by a matchstick while paper does burn?
Because the density of the wood differs to that of paper, so the duration of which you'd need to hold the match underneath the log for an extended duration..
Is black locust wood safe to burn in a fireplace?
Yes, it burns very hot. Many find the smell unpleasant, but it is as safe as any other wood to burn.
Why do you have to use paper are kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal?
It is difficult to ignite wood or coal using a lit match. The match would burn down and singe your fingers long before the wood or coal would light. Using kindling of dry wood shaving, or thin twigs and dry grass, or paper (with or without kerosene), will ignite with one match and burn long enough to light a fire of wood or coal.
How hot does pine wood burn?
Pine tendds to burn very quickly. The exact time will depend on the size of the log, and how dry it is.
