In a candle, the process of burning continues because -

the wick

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the wax

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the air around

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the fire

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Solution

The correct option is A
the wick

The burning in a candle continues because wax melts due to high temperature and the wick absorbs the molten wax and brings it in the region of flame which is above ignition temperature.

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