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A fire needs three things: fuel, oxygen, and heat. If fuel can be considered "nutrition" then yes it does require nutrition.

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Can you light a penny on fire?

No. You can't light a penny on fire. If you get it hot enough you can melt the penny but it won't really be on fire.


Does rubbing sticks together make a fire?

Rubbing sticks together can create friction and generate heat, but it is generally not an efficient method for starting a fire. It is a challenging and time-consuming technique that requires the right types of wood and proper technique to be successful. It is more practical to use other fire-starting methods such as matches, lighters, or fire starters.


Why should you wrap a woolen blanket around a burning object?

Fire requires three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. If you take one of them away, then the fire will stop. By wrapping a heavy blanket around a burning object, it blocks oxygen in the air from getting to the fire and the fire goes out.


Can infrared light produce enough heat to boil water?

No, infrared light can generate heat, but typically not enough to boil water on its own. It usually requires direct contact with a heat source, like a stove or fire, to bring water to a boil.


Why would you not be able to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together?

Rubbing two sticks together can generate friction, which creates heat. However, starting a fire in this way requires a specific technique and type of wood to generate enough heat to ignite. Often, the process is challenging because the heat generated may not be sufficient to ignite the wood, or the wood itself may not be suitable for creating an ember.

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