Paper by itself catches fire easily whereas a piece of paper wrapped around an aluminium pipe does not. Give reason.

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Aluminum transmits heat efficiently and therefore when a paper wrapped around the pipe is burnt, it becomes difficult to reach combustion point of the paper and therefore it does not catch fire easily.

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Give reason for the following :

Paper by itself catches fire easily whereas a piece of paper wrapped around an aluminium pipe does not

Give reasons.

(a) Water is not used to control fires involving electrical equipment.

(b) LPG is a better domestic fuel than wood.

A piece of paper wrapped around an aluminium pipe does not catch fire easily.

Which of the given reasons supports the above information?

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