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The wax in a candle can be thought of as having energy locked up in the chemical bonds which can be made available for use by lighting the candle. In that way it is "potential energy".
In a strict sense, however, potential energy for a candle would be restricted to how far you could drop it in a graviational field. In standard physics, the equation for potential energy P is:
P=mgh
where m is mass, g is the acceleration of gravity, and h is the height of the object (how far you can drop it).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agothe energy in flame of a candle is thermal energy.
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∙ 16y agoMore or less than what?
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∙ 11y agoradiant energy
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∙ 14y agoElectromagnetic
Betty Shifflett
Chemical energy to thermal. Thermal to electrical
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Is a candle thermal energy or energy?
The candle itself isn't but the flame is thermal energy.
What type of energy does a candle have?
Candle wax is a form of chemical energy.
How many BTU's are in a candle flame?
250-300 British Thermal Units (BTUs) in a standard candle like a tea candle. More or less with larger or smaller candles.
Does a candle have thermal energy?
A candle has thermal energy because of it flames, the flames have heat and thermal energy is heat.
What is the energy conversion of a candle?
As a candle burns, it converts the chemical energy in the wax to heat and light energy.
Does a candle or a campfire have more energy?
a campfire would have bunches more energy
What is the energy of a flaming candle?
the energy in flame of a candle is thermal energy.
Is a candle thermal energy or energy?
The candle itself isn't but the flame is thermal energy.
What type of energy does a candle have?
Candle wax is a form of chemical energy.
Energy flow diagram for a candle?
The wax in the candle contains chemical energy. When you burn the candle the chemical energy is transferred into heat (thermal) and light energy.
What form is was the energy originally in candle before it was lit?
Potential energy is in an unlit candle, which is converted to heat energy, once the candle is lit.
Does a colored candle have more or less density?
There is no way to know from the question. Aniline dye would probably make it more dense, but I have no doubt that there are means to color a candle that would make it less dense.
Does a candle use energy?
Yes. a candle turns chemical energy into light.
If there is lots of particles in copperis there more energy or less energy?
water has the more energy. ice has less energy.
A burning candle is what kind of energy?
A burning candle produces thermal energy and light.
How many BTU's are in a candle flame?
250-300 British Thermal Units (BTUs) in a standard candle like a tea candle. More or less with larger or smaller candles.
Does a candle have thermal energy?
A candle has thermal energy because of it flames, the flames have heat and thermal energy is heat.
