Question

Explain the flow of energy of candles

Answer 1

The heat from the wick melts the wax which gets absorbed in the wick and then gets burnt (which is really oxidation) to produce heat energy as well as light energy. The energy transforms from chemical energy to heat and light energy. Because when the candle burns a chemical reaction occurs, and produces heat and light.

Answer 2

The wax vapor catches light and burns, sending a flame high above the wick. Heat from the flame travels in three directions at once by processes called conduction, convection, and radiation. Convection draws hot wax vapors out from the wick and sucks oxygen from the surrounding air into the base of the flame.

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