A candle is burning in the can. After some time, the candle is covered with glass. The flame of the candle:

brightens

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becomes low and gets extinguished

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No effect

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Depends on the type of glass

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Solution

The correct option is B becomes low and gets extinguished
When the candle is covered with glass, it cut off the supply of air and the intensity of the flame becomes low and gets extinguished.

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