Layne+W13

=**A STUDY OF CANDLES AND THEIR MELT TIMES IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS**= Layne W 2012-2013


 * ABSTRACT**

The purpose of this study was to test candle wax’s melt times in different situations. Candles are made in many different ways such as extrusion, drawn candle making and dripless candle making. In the experiments the hot plate was warmed up, the candle was placed in a glass beaker and put on the hot plate. The melting process was then timed and the results were averaged, and recorded. It was found that the only thing that makes the candles melt time change is when the heat source changes temperature. This is because when two objects of different temperatures come together energy is transferred and the hotter object warms up the cooler object.


 * EXPERIMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE EXPERIMENTS**

The experiments could be improved by using different types of candles and by using different candles that have been made in different ways. To further improve the experiments homemade candles and store-bought candles could be used. In the future the candle could be put in water and melted on a hot plate to see if the melt time is affected by water. Another experiment that could be done would be using candles of different ages. Another interesting experiment would be to use different types of hot plates or Scentsy warmers. It would also be interesting to know what would happen if homemade candles and store-bought candles were melted to see if their melt times differed.

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