Question

Rubbing two sticks together can make a fire. In the right circumstances, radioactive atoms can create an
explosion. What action causes both of these two different events?

(1 point)

fission

mechanics

motion

friction

Answer 1

The action that causes both of these two different events is **friction**. Rubbing two sticks together generates heat through friction, which can ignite a fire, while in a broader sense, friction can create the necessary conditions for other energetic events, such as the heat and pressure in certain scenarios involving radioactive materials.