how does a candle stay a light?

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how does a candle stay a light?

2007-10-25 13:02:52 · 3 answers · asked by Yani 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry

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The wick and the wax work together.:)

2007-10-25 13:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When you light the wick the heat melts the wax. The wax is "wicked" up where it can burn. Dip a piece of cloth half way into some water and the water climbs up the cloth, same thing with the wax.
The wax burns crating more heat which contnues the process.

2007-10-25 23:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it uses the wax as fuel

2007-10-25 20:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by Santa likes milf with his cookies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋