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Grade 12th passMechanics

Please answer this question with complete explanation.Its urgent please expert explain it to me.

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Profile image of Sahani Kumar
7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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7 Years ago
Dear Student,

Density of candle is half of the density of water. Therefore, it will always remain half in the water. Hence, if it burns 2 cm/h, the candle will come up by 1 cm from the water. Therefore, the top of the candle will fall at the rate of 1 cm/h.
 
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