Question

In the given diagram, four pieces of wax 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' are fixed on a steel scale. If a lighted candle is placed below the scale then, answer the question related to the changes in the arrangement- 2 A B C D Which piece of wax will drop first on lighting the candle?​

Answer 1

In the case 'A', the heat moves in both directions So, the pins, P and Q will stop working simultaneously. In the case 'B', the pin P will not succeed before the pin Q. The reason behind is that the heat will reach at pin P first.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In the case 'A', the heat moves in both directions So, the pins, P and Q will stop working simultaneously. In the case 'B', the pin P will not succeed before the pin Q. The reason behind is that the heat will reach at pin P first.