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Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier

  • Written by Bradley Duncan, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easierHumans have been making fire by friction for centuries, but it's not easy.Cyndi Monaghan/Moment via Getty Images

Humans have been making fire using friction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in archaeological records across different cultures worldwide.

Fire by friction is a testament to human ingenuity, contributing to the...

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