Question

Mr. Polifka does a demonstration in science class. He holds an unlit match six inches above a candle flame. After a while, the match bursts into flame.

Answer 1

Heat from the candle flame was transferred to the match.

Answer 2

The match burst into flame because the energy from the flame was transferred slowly to the match. during the energy transfer, some energy was lost.

Hope that's what you were looking for!