SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT BY: JAMES CAMPBELL

PURPOSE To Figure out if it is possible for to make a flame cool enough to be held in the hand The science behind why it is possible to hold a flame

HYPOTHESIS If The material is 100% cotton and it is not completely soaked in fuel it will not combust fast enough because the material is 100% cotton then allowing to sustain a flame that can be held in the hand

MATERIALS 2" x 5" strip of cotton cloth (like from a t-shirt) 100% cotton thread needle naphtha lighter fluid (e.g., Ronsonol™) match or lighter

PROCEDURE Thread the needle with cotton thread. Tightly roll the cotton strip into a ball. Pierce the ball with the needle and wrap the ball with the thread. End by running the needle through the ball one more time and break off the thread. Soak the ball with lighter fluid. Don't soak hands. Don't ignite the fireball while holding it. Set the ball on a fire-proof surface.

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RESULTS It was possible for the ball to be held but your fingers must be somewhat moist in order for it to not burn

CONCLUSION It Is possible to make a hold able fireball as long as the material is 100% cotton and your hands are pre soaked to prevent and burning

FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS If the Experiment were to be done again the material would not be 100% cotton and the ball size would possibley be reduced.

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