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.

Striking a match creates friction, and that friction produces heat that can ignite the match head. A faster strike can create more heat in a short time, so the best choice is “Myron increased the friction by increasing speed.” Lubricating the match or making it aerodynamic would reduce friction, not help it light.

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