Centripetal Candles

PIRA 1D52.40

Two candles are mounted on either end of the Cenco Rotating Candle device and shielded with glass chimneys. The first picture shows the candles lit with the device at rest. The second picture shows the device rotating.

Ask students what will happen to the candle flames if the device is rotated.

Just like He balloons in a car going around a curve, the candle flames will tip inwards toward the center.