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Why does the match stick burn on rubbing it on the side of match box?
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Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing on the side of matchbox?
SCIENCE! Two factors enable the match to ignite: rubbing causes friction which causes heat, and the side of the matchbox also contains a catalyst which aids combustion.
Why don't fridge magnets stick to each other?
The reason why they don't stick together is because magnets have a positive and negative charge. if you put a positive charge side together with another positive side it won't stick because they are the same charge. if they are opposites they will stick.
How does tape stick?
It is made of specially cohesive material on one side, and other non-stick material on the other side, giving tape its ability to stick. However, all of the cohesive products are not released to the public, since they are mostly secret.
What to do when you ride someone sexually?
you go on their stick, and then you go up and down, side to side, all around.
Why don't magnets stick to opposite ends of other magnets?
Magnet does not stick to the opposite of the magnet because one side of the magnet is called south pole and another side is called north pole .And south pole is suppose to stick north to north and south to South
Why is a match stick lightened on rubbing it on the rough side provided on side of match box?
Friction, which produces heat. The tip of the match is designed to ignite at low temps.
Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing on the side of matchbox?
SCIENCE! Two factors enable the match to ignite: rubbing causes friction which causes heat, and the side of the matchbox also contains a catalyst which aids combustion.
Why the matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?
The friction causes heat, which ignites the match head.
Is there any work done when you ignite a match stick?
Yes the end of the match is being rubbed on the material on the side of the match box causing enough friction to start the match burning.
How do you work hooey sticks?
What you do is, you rub the side stick to the main stick, but while doing this, you have your index finger on one side of the hooey stick, touching both sticks. This will create a vibration that will be transformed into a rotational energy. To spin the propellor in the opposite direction, you simply lift your index finger of the hooey stick itself, and on the other side of the rubbing stick, you put your thumb on both stick. this will create different vibrations, and after some practice this will go well. sorry if its hard to understand, but its a complicated matter of explaining it.
Do matches light because of friction?
yes, the red part of the match on the end of the stick along with the red piece on the side of the box have tiny spikes which, when rubbed, create friction. The friction causes heat, which ignites the tip of the match.
How to you clean a blackboard?
Use a wet towel or sponge. put a few drops of detergent in the water. After the (slate0 board is dry, chalk it by rubbing the side of a stick of chalk all over it then erase it with a felt eraser.
Why is bicycle drivetrain on right side?
Mainly because of tradition. A possible "reason" is that it's because of the English influence. If you ride on the left side of the road, then you'll want to mount the bike from its left side. So if you stick the chain on the right side there's slightly less risk of rubbing up against the oily chain.
Do the side and the top of the CO2 dragster need to match?
No the side of a Co2 dragster does not need to match the have to fit.
What does the hockey term just wide stick side mean?
"Stick side" is relative to the goalie. If a shot misses the net to the side of the goal that the goalie holds his stick, it is wide stick side. "Just wide" means missing by a small amount.
What might cause rubbing on the left side of the car when you turn right?
When you turn right the weight of the vehicle shifts to the left, which could cause rubbing of several things on the left side.
What would cause a reddish discoloration on the side of a snake's face that does not seem to be mites or infection?
If your sure it's not just part of the snakes coloring then it might be either a burn from the heat matt or perhaps your snake is rubbing on something in the Viv
