Two Candles of the Same Mass, One Wide and Short

question 114

Multiple Choice

Two candles of the same mass, one wide and short and the other thin and tall, are placed in identical jars as shown below and lit at the same time. Lids are then placed on each jar. Which candle goes out first?

• A) the short candle
• B) the tall candle
• C) Both candles go out at the same time.
• D) There is no way to know which candle will go out first.

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