Uncovering the Mystery: The Truth About Candle Flicker"

[aruna1]

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)?

 

[mikelepore]

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.

 

[sir-pinski]

Hi there,

Thank you for bringing up this interesting topic! To answer your question, yes, candle flames do flicker even if our eyes are not sensitive enough to see it. This flickering is caused by the movement of hot air around the flame, which creates fluctuations in the oxygen supply to the flame. This results in the flame's shape and brightness changing constantly, giving off the appearance of flickering. Additionally, the movement of the wick and the wax as they burn also contribute to the flickering effect.

However, there are certain factors that can affect the intensity of the flickering, such as the quality of the wick and wax, the air flow in the room, and the stability of the candle's base. So, while all candle flames do flicker, some may do so more noticeably than others.

I hope this helps to uncover the mystery of candle flickering for you! Thanks for bringing up this interesting question.