Topic : Heat 1. Why can anyone put their fingers beside the flame of a lit candle without getting burned, but not above the flame?

2. What is the purpose of putting holes near the top of a metal lampshade?

3. A metal spoon is placed in one of two identical cups of hot coffee. Which cup will be cooler after a few minutes?

1.You can hold your fingers beside the candle flame without harm,but not above the flame.
Why? Heat travels up by convection.

2. The holes are put on the top of metal lampshadeTo flow the gas outdide of the lamp.

3. Both cups will be cooler in a few minutes. The one with the metal spoon will cool faster (more) than the one without the spoon.

Hope this helps

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