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Write the conditions necessary for combustion.

Class 8th All in One - Science 6. Combustion and Flame

Answer :

The conditions necessary for combustion are:-

i. Fuel - There must be something to burn.

ii. Air – There must be a continuous supply of oxygen to support the process of combustion.

iii. Heat – The temperature of the fuel must be raised above the ignition temperature to start the process of combustion.

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