Does the density and wood type affect the time it takes a flame to burn through to the other side?

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Does the density and wood type affect the time it takes a flame to burn through to the other side?

can anyone help me with this
its for my science project

2007-01-23 10:58:24 · 4 answers · asked by sabrina 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Yes the density is key. If you take 2 boards one pine and one oak. put a nail in it which one is harder to go through. think of the fire as that nail.

2007-01-23 11:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Earth to Mars 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Wood that is more dense burns slower.Each type of wood has its own specific heat.

2007-01-23 11:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes
why? because if it is more dense then there is more wood to burn through

2007-01-23 11:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by hmmm.....good question 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes it does

2007-01-23 11:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by anynonumus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋