that is why is it not affected by the gravitational field
2007-07-29 03:13:50 · 5 answers · asked by honey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The heat of a candle decreases the density of the air above it and, as the lower density air rises, cool air moves in from around the candle. This causes a rising thermal convection current which makes the flame and the smoke rise vertically.
2007-07-29 04:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heated air from the top of the flame is lighter so it goes upward. When they try flames in zero gravity the flame stays around in a round ball not pointing up.
2007-07-29 03:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the candle's flame releses hot gas wich being lighter raises upwards
2007-07-29 03:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat rises, makes the flame go up. Gravity sucks, heat wins.
2007-07-29 03:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
smoking something good I see.........
2007-07-29 03:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋