Physics
What is the correct energy transformation during burning of a candle?
- heat → kinetic + potential
- heat → chemical + light
- chemical → heat + light
- mechanical → chemical + heat
Work, Energy & Power
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chemical → heat + light
Reason — When a candle burns, chemical energy stored in the wax is transformed into heat and light energy through a combustion reaction.
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