In a candle, the process of burning continues because
A
the wick
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B
the wax
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C
the air around
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D
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 olten wax and brings it in the region of flame which is above ignition temperature.