Candle Lit From the Air
This is just so cool. The candle lit from the air using the vapour trail of smoke after the candle has been blown out.
The smoke actually seems to act in the same way that a fuse would, and the fire can be seen to be travelling along it.
You can try this for yourself, and it will work, it’s not a trick, but it could be something you show off next time you are at a party.
While a candle lit from the air seems like science fiction, there is sound science fact behind what is happening. Over at Steve Spangler Science, they describe what is happening:
“The smoke from a blown out candle consists of vaporized wax. This gaseous wax is left over from the inefficient flame. When you add a flame from a lighter or a match, you again have the three necessary parts of fire. The oxygen is again in the air, the fuel is in the visible wax vapor (smoke), and the ignition comes from your lighter or match”Just remember that fire can be very dangerous and you should always take precautions when dealing with it. Be sensible.