In: Mechanical Engineering
If a candle is lit in a spacecraft without gravity...
Question 8 options, pick one:
a. The candle will light, but not burn very well, as no natural convection flows develop. |
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b. The candle will not light. |
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c. The candle will light and burn better than on Earth, as the natural convection flows are not held down by gravity. |
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d. The candle will light and burn just like on Earth, as natural convection flows are independent of the gravity. |
Answer is a ) The candle will light, but not burn very well, as no natural convection flows develop.
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