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Shalu observed a strong smell of burning hair during a fire accident in her bedroom. Which of these objects could the fire have started from?

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Nylon rug

B

Silk curtains

C

Rayon towels

D

Cotton bedsheet

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To determine which object could have started the fire that Shalu observed, we need to analyze the situation step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Smell Shalu noticed a strong smell of burning hair. This indicates that the material that burned has a similar chemical composition or properties to hair. ### Step 2: Understand the Composition of Hair Hair is primarily made of a protein called keratin. When it burns, it produces a distinct smell that is often described as similar to burning flesh or burning hair. ### Step 3: Consider Common Materials We need to consider common materials found in a bedroom that could produce a similar smell when burned. Some materials that might be present include: - Natural fibers (like wool or cotton) - Synthetic fibers (like nylon or polyester) - Other household items (like plastic) ### Step 4: Analyze the Options 1. **Wool**: This is a natural fiber and has a smell similar to burning hair when it burns. 2. **Nylon**: This is a synthetic fiber, and while it can burn, it does not produce a smell similar to burning hair. 3. **Cotton**: This is also a natural fiber but has a different burning smell compared to hair. 4. **Plastic**: This is synthetic and produces a very different smell when burned. ### Step 5: Conclusion Given the options, the most likely object that could have started the fire, producing a smell similar to burning hair, is **wool**. ### Final Answer The fire could have started from an object made of **wool**. ---

To determine which object could have started the fire that Shalu observed, we need to analyze the situation step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Smell Shalu noticed a strong smell of burning hair. This indicates that the material that burned has a similar chemical composition or properties to hair. ### Step 2: Understand the Composition of Hair Hair is primarily made of a protein called keratin. When it burns, it produces a distinct smell that is often described as similar to burning flesh or burning hair. ...
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