Ice melting because of a candle burning?

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The discussion centers on the physics principles related to ice melting due to a burning candle. Key concepts include the heat of fusion of water and the enthalpy of combustion of the candle. Participants mention caloric transfers between compounds as a factor in this phenomenon. Understanding these thermodynamic principles can explain how the heat from the candle affects the ice. Overall, the conversation highlights the interplay between heat transfer and phase changes in matter.
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What law or physics principle is that? Thanks for the help.
 
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mtong said:
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HA! :-p
 
Nikola Tesla said:
What law or physics principle is that? Thanks for the help.

Word around the camp fire: something called caloric transfers between compounds and it does crazy things


Not really sure what you're looking for, but the 2 parts involved are water's heat of fusion and a candle's enthalpy of combustion.
 
Thanks guys, I wasn't really sure what I was even looking for. :(
 
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