Distinguish between slow combustion and rapid combustion.

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Differences between slow combustion and rapid combustion:
Slow combustion
Rapid combustion
Slow combustion: It is a form of combustion which takes place at low temperatures. Rapid combustion: It is a type of combustion in which a large amount of heat energy is released.
A part of the fuel may remain unburnt. The whole fuel burns to leave no residue.
A substance burns at a moderate rate.
Example:- Digestion of food, Respiration, Cellular respiration.
A substance burns at a very fast rate.
Example:- Burning of Matchstick, Combustion of LPG.

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Slow combustion	Rapid combustion
Slow combustion: It is a form of combustion which takes place at low temperatures.	Rapid combustion: It is a type of combustion in which a large amount of heat energy is released.
A part of the fuel may remain unburnt.	The whole fuel burns to leave no residue.
A substance burns at a moderate rate. Example:- Digestion of food, Respiration, Cellular respiration.	A substance burns at a very fast rate. Example:- Burning of Matchstick, Combustion of LPG.