Physics...It Can Keep You Warm At Night:
Friction Fires and You

By: Vernon Perry
Physics 211 Web Project
11/23/2016


In the fast paced world of today simply flip a switch, push a button, or download the latest app. Boom, Fire! Or at least an image of fire... The ability to create fire by rubbing sticks together has gone to the way side in favor of a quicker process. This process works today and most likely it will continue to work. Although, what happens when you find yourself away from the world of today? This doesn't have to be an apocalyptic zombie alien attack from the planet formally known as Pluto! You could simply just be lost and cold. Do you have what it takes to create fire by rubbing sticks together?

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Hand Drill

Fire Plough

Bow Drill

Physics Style

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