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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..

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Can you burn a piece of wood by bringing a lighted matchstick near it?

Yes, you can burn a piece of wood by bringing a lighted matchstick near it if the wood is dry and flammable. The heat from the matchstick can ignite the wood, causing it to catch fire and burn.


Why can log of wood no be lightened by matchstick but a paper?

For something to burn, it has to be heated to the point where it can catch fire. Wood CSN stand fairly high temperatures, and a match hasn't enough energy to raise the temperature high enough.


Is a matchstick magnetic?

No, a matchstick is not magnetic. It does not have any magnetic properties as it is typically made of wood with a flammable tip.


Why do paper burn faster than plastic?

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What do you burn as a source of heat?

Wood,paper,leaves,trash,plastic


Is matchstick is a conductor?

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What temperature does a log fire burn at?

Wood such as paper will burn at 451 degrees Fahrenheit. How it necessarily burns is subject to how much moisture is actually in the wood.


What is the difference between wood and paper?

Wood is a natural material derived from trees, while paper is a processed product made from wood fibers. Wood is solid and durable, while paper is thinner and more flexible. Wood is used for construction and furniture, while paper is primarily used for writing, printing, and packaging.


What things burn well and not so well?

Materials that burn well include paper, wood, dry leaves, and gasoline. Materials that do not burn well include metal, glass, wet wood, and rocks. Generally, materials with high carbon content burn well, while those with low carbon content or high moisture content do not burn well.


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Paper burns faster as there is less mass to burn and less energy in paper, If it were wood, due to the mass of the wood it would burn Longer and brighter and less lengthened and less brighter for Cardboard.


How do substances such as gasoline paper or wood burn?

Wood burns indirectly, by adding temperature first the wood will release gasses, which will burn in presence of oxygen. Once it catches fire, the temperature will get high enough to pyrolyse cellulose (main component of wood) and the decomposition gasses burn pretty well !