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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.
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When is friction helpful in your house?
when you use matches
What do you use a friction striker to light?
you use an friction striker to light what?
Why does a burnt match curl up?
Matches are used in order to light fires. Burnt matches curl up because the structural integrity of the match is compromised as it burns.
When the frequency of light matches the natural frequency of molecules in a material light is?
Light is absorbed by the molecule.
Why do you need friction?
we need friction because if there were no friction the objects around us will slide
Why do matches light?
friction
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
Can you light strike on box matches without the box?
NO, The side of the box contans a chemical. its a chemical reation.... witch strike anywhere matches the white tip allows friction to do it.
When is friction helpful in your house?
when you use matches
What is the white tip of matches?
there like strike anywhere matches where you can strike them on anything that creates friction.
Matchstick when burn on Without friction?
'''The match stick can not light without friction because it needs it in order to light otherwise you will be left with a unlit stick'''.
What did people use before safety matches?
friction fires
What are the dangers dynamo lights?
the light's are a danger to the user as the friction of the wheel can rub and injure the person using it and the light can not work some times because the friction can not always light up as not everywhere has a friction-able surface like dirt therefor if you are on dirt using dynamo lights dirt does not give a friction.
Is it legal to send someone strike anywhere matches in the US mail?
No they are classed as an incindiary device.
Why can't you light a candle underwater?
You can't light a candle underwater because the water would put it out and no friction
Why do people wear light blue shirts and khakis?
Because it matches, and they like the way it looks.
What do you use a friction striker to light?
you use an friction striker to light what?
