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Why is the candle flame straight? -

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Why is the candle flame straight?

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A candle flame is caused by vapor burning above the candle. This burning vapor is hotter than the surrounding air and is, therefore, less dense. So, by the principle of convection, it “rises” so the flame is always upwards.

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