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It is very interesting to find out that straws are actually more easily to catch fire than wood...!
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Where does 'clutching at straws' come from?
It is attributed to Sir Thomas More in 1534 in A drowning man will catch at straws meaning an act of desperation.
Do all substances catch fire on same temperature. Give reasons?
All substances does not Catch fire at the same temperature. More volatile substances -like solvents - Catch fire at a lot lower temperatures than more stable substance.
What is the difference between safety matches and friction matches?
friction matches can catch on fire like rapid fire and safety matches are more safe and secure
What makes land more likely to catch fire?
Land is most likely to catch fire if it is dry, with an extremely high percentage of organic matter, such as peat.
What might be poisonous cause cancer or catch fire?
We can not answer this without more information.
Why are nanoparticles more likely to catch fire when exposed to air?
because it is fat
Can you intake more liquid through one straw or through two straws?
You get more water in 1 straw then you get out of 2 straw because when you have 2 straws you just get more air then water.
Why person should not run when his clothes catch fire?
Because running will increase the airflow, which will feed the fire and make it burn more.
How do you build a tower of straws?
To build a tower of straws you will need straws, scissors, and masking tape. Cut the tip of each straw so that you can stick it into another straw. Use masking tape to hold the straws securely in place. Construct a base with this technique. Then begin building the tower up with more straws held together with masking tape.
How many straws would you need if you used quarter straws for the edges of the base and whole straws for the other edges?
The answer will depend on what the shape is. And since you have not bothered to share that crucial bit of information, I cannot provide a more useful answer.
What is the definition of flammability?
It means that it is able to catch on fire.How flammable something is. More simply, how easy something will catch in fire.Flammability (flammable) means something is able to catch on fire.
Can you sip more liquid with two straws than one?
yeah.
