What are the types of energies released when a candle burns? A. thermal and radiant B. potential and electrical C. chemical and nuclear D. electrical and sound
The burning candle releases heat (thermal) and light energy. They're both radiant.
Answer:
The correct answer is option A, thermal and radiant
Explanation:
When a candle burns, its chemical energy gets transformed into heat energy and light energy. Thus the heat energy is the thermal component of the energy released by a candle while light energy being radiated in different direction is a form of radiant energy. However, along with light energy, heat energy is also radiated in different directions.