2007-06-09 22:48:29 · 7 answers · asked by beygi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
You don't have to suppose, it's been done: http://microgravity.grc.nasa.gov/combustion/cfm/usml-1_results.htm
2007-06-09 23:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by tinkertailorcandlestickmaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since the shape of the flame is determined by the hot air rising in a 1 gravity environment. in a satellite (assuming the ventilation is turned off so not to disturb the flame) the flame should be spherical in shape, flattened at the wick because the flame needs to draw air from some where.
2007-06-10 05:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
candle is a low temperature plasma.
plasma is an ionised gas.
plasma is not affected by gravity
some examples of plasma is lightening, candle flame, stellar constellations in universe.
have you seen a plasma lamp???
visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_%28physics%29
2007-06-10 06:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by yash_slim_shady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDING UPON THE PRESENCE OF THE OXYGEN THAT WILL AFFECT THE FLAME OF THE CANDLE. WHEN THERE'S NO OXYGEN THE CANDLE WILL DIE BECAUSE THE FLAME NEEDS OXYGEN IN ORDER TO CONTINUE
2007-06-10 05:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the candle will float...and assuming theres oxygen...it will continue to burn...the flame will go on...
2007-06-10 05:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the candle probably won't stay lit very long.
the melted wax will probably start to form bubbles and float away.
2007-06-10 05:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by vinak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This discussion is ripe for a flame war ...
2007-06-10 06:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Joe B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋