An unlit match is held near ( not touching) to an extremely hot bunsen flame. The match does NOT get hot enough to light because
a. the flame is not hot enough b. air is a bad conductor of heat
c. the match head reflects radiation d. the flame does not radiate any heat sideways.

what is the ans ?? :S

Question

An unlit match is held near  ( not touching) to an extremely hot bunsen flame. The match does NOT get hot enough to light because
	a.   the flame is not hot enough		b.   air is a bad conductor of heat
	c.   the match head reflects radiation	d.   the flame does not radiate any heat sideways.

what is the ans ?? :S

anonymous · Answer

I think it will be (b) Air is a bad conductor of heat. (not sure though)

shane_b · Answer

Think of each one:
a: of course the flame is hot enough
b: that's true
c: not true
d: not true...just think of placing your finger next to the flame...you'll feel the heat as you get closer