Asked by violet

Myron was trying to light a match. The first time he struck the match, the match did not light. The second time he tried, the match lit successfully.

Which most likely occurred to make the match light?

Myron increased the friction by decreasing the surface area.
Myron increased the friction by increasing speed.
Myron decreased the friction by making the match aerodynamic.
Myron decreased the friction by lubricating the match.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Myron increased the friction by increasing speed.

A faster strike produces more frictional heating between the match head and the striker, which raises the match head to ignition temperature.