Question

Does the candle burn more or less violently in zero gravity?

Answer 1

In zero gravity no convection occurs, that normally shapes the flame, disperses CO2 and brings fresh air to the wick. Without convection, CO2 from combustion does not disperse as readily and tends to smother the flame

Answer 2

Answer:

The candle will burn less violently in zero gravity.

Explanation:

• In zero gravity, no convection occurs, which normally shapes the flame, disperses CO₂, and brings fresh air to the wick. Without convection, CO₂ from combustion does not disperse as readily and tends to smother the flame
• As a result, a flame in zero gravity will often appear to burn less vigorously than a flame on Earth, and it will assume a spherical shape that diffuses equally in all directions, rather than the more elongated shape that is characteristic of flames on earth’s gravity.

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