College Physics ›› 2019, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (5): 39-.doi: 10.16854 /j.cnki.1000-0712.180540

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Study of the phenomenon of burning candles floating in water

XUN Zhi-peng,LI Chuan-nan,LIANG Han-pu,ZHOU Yu-han   

  1. School of Physical Science and Technology,China University of Mining and Technology,Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116,China
  • Received:2018-09-28 Revised:2018-11-26 Online:2019-05-20 Published:2019-06-13

Abstract: The mechanism of burning candle in water is investigated theoretically and experimentally.By establishing

an approximate vertical well structure model, the whole burning process of candles is analyzed theoretically

from the angle of radiant energy flow.Then the effects of candle length, radius and counterweight on the suspension

process of candles are investigated experimentally.Finally, the vibration mode of taper is analyzed.

Key words: candle, burning, float