Uncovering the Mystery: The Truth About Candle Flicker"

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Candle flames always flicker, even when they appear steady to the naked eye. This flickering is caused by air turbulence affecting the combustion of vapors around the wick. The irregular shapes formed by these vapors contribute to the flame's dynamic appearance. Our eyes are not sensitive enough to detect the rapid changes in the flame's shape. Understanding this phenomenon reveals the complex nature of candle flames.
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hello,I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this.
anyway here it is.
does candle flame always flicker?
i mean even if we see candle flame is steady does it flicker and change continuously(our eyes are not sensitive to see that kind of flicker)?:rolleyes:
 
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The flame is the combustion of a region of vapors of organic molecules that surround the wick. The flicker is the air turbulence blowing around the region of vapors into irregular shapes.
 

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