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Why is wood a good fuel?
Wood is an excellent fuel because it has low kindling temperatue.
Can you burn banana peels in a wood stove as fuel?
Yes: when dry ,they have a very flammable oil
What is a good fuel?
gasoline, coal, gas and wood
What is good fuel?
gasoline, coal, gas and wood
Why do people use wood alcohol?
Because it is a good fuel
Does electricity pass through wood explain why?
Dry wood has a high resistance; wet or humid wood is a fairly good conductor.
Does dry wood expand?
No wood does not expand when its dry
Is dry wood a good conductor?
Dry wood is not a conductor. Common conductors are metallic. Some also are non-metallic such as salts, water, graphite and all plasmas.
Why does wood burn?
Technically wood does not burn...It rapidly oxidizes, the gas given off by that oxidation actually burns wood acts as a fuel witch burns better because its often dry. a fire needs 3 things to burn oxygen, heat, and fuel
Why does wood burn quickly when put on a fire that is already blazing?
Because heat is a big factor in starting and keeping a fire. You have air, and fuel, and the heat is already factored in. The wood that is already there burning helps too because the fact that it is burning means that most of the wood is dry, and dry wood burns much faster than wet or damp wood. Plus, the dry burning wood dries out any new wood that is placed on top of it, making all of the wood dry, which is the same as stacking tinder, as it is already ready to be set ablaze.
Is dry wood an insulator or a conductor?
Dry wood is an insulator
Where can you find good burning wood?
A great way to dry firewood is to have an indoor log rack. Keeping the wood in a warm, dry room is the best way to ensure dry wood that's perfect for burning in your fireplace. I'll post a couple examples below.
