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Paper needs to be heated to start burning because combustion requires a certain temperature, known as the ignition point, to initiate the chemical reaction between the paper and oxygen. The heat breaks down the cellulose fibers in the paper, releasing volatile gases that can ignite. Without sufficient heat, these gases do not reach the necessary temperature for combustion, preventing the paper from catching fire. Thus, heating provides the energy needed to overcome this activation barrier.

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