In the realm of physics, how can a fire be different? I have this discussion with my conspiracy friend frequently. A fire burns, if there is nothing more to burn, it dies. For it to burn longer, something flammable needs to be added.
Here is an example for you. A lump of iron - it will not burn, correct?
Well, then what about the same mass of iron, but in powdered form? That will "burn". So you can burn things that do not normally burn by changing the form, it's shape, it's surface area.
In the realm of physics, how can a fire be different? I have this discussion with my conspiracy friend frequently. A fire burns, if there is nothing more to burn, it dies. For it to burn longer, something flammable needs to be added.
For example --- Trash fire..
start it with a match ----- or ------- start it with a pressurized mist of diesel (flame thrower)
One burns like a birthday candle ----- the other burns like a Saturn V rocket.
Here is an example for you. A lump of iron - it will not burn, correct? Well, then what about the same mass of iron, but in powdered form? That will "burn". So you can burn things that do not normally burn by changing the form, it's shape, it's surface area.
Depends how hot you heat your metal.