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The Science of Fire: Understanding its Nature and Behavior
TLDR Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and fuel that produces heat and light. It requires combustion and an ignition temperature to occur, and different fuels have different ignition temperatures.
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Fire is a deadly force of nature that has caused numerous casualties throughout history due to human hubris and negligence.
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Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and fuel that requires combustion and an ignition temperature to occur.
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Heat decomposes the volatile gases contained in wood, while the solid matter turns into char.
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As wood burns, the solid matter turns into char and the volatile gases separate and become smoke, while charcoal is charred wood with the volatile gases burned out, making it a good filter for impurities.
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Fire is sustainable as long as there is fuel and oxygen present, and it produces heat and light through chemical reactions.
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Different fuels have different ignition temperatures, and while some require a spark to ignite, others can combust simply from intense heat.
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The shape and surface area of a fuel affects how efficiently and easily it burns, with smaller pieces of wood burning more quickly and easily due to their increased surface area exposed to heat.
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Fire is created when heat breaks down a fuel so that it can combine with oxygen and ignite, and as long as there is fuel and oxygen, the fire will continue to burn.
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