Multiple choice

Radha and Ramesh heated the same quantity of water under similar conditions using a candle. Radha kept the beaker near the wick of the candle flame and Ramesh kept the beaker above the outermost part of the flame.

Choose the correct sentence out of the sentences given below.

  1. Water in both the beakers will be heated at the same time.

  2. Radha’s water beaker will be heated faster.

  3. Ramesh’s water beaker will be heated faster.

  4. Water will not be heated by the candle.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramesh’s beaker will be heated earlier because the outermost part of the flame is the hottest zone.