Three Identical Candles Are Placed in the Jars Shown Below

question 99

Multiple Choice

Three identical candles are placed in the jars shown below and lit at the same time. Jar x is left open while jars y and z are sealed with lids. The candle in which jar goes out first? x y z

• A) The candle in jar x will go out first.
• B) The candle in jar y will go out first.
• C) The candle in jar z will go out first.
• D) All the candles go out at the same time.

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