Candle Trick Quiz

Candle Trick Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial demonstrates a candle trick where a candle is relit without touching the wick. The trick utilizes the science of states of matter, specifically the wax vapor produced when a candle burns. The video explains how the wax vapor can be reignited to relight the candle. A final demonstration involves relighting multiple candles at once.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the candle trick introduced in the video?

To show how to make candles

To teach candle safety

To impress someone during a dinner

To demonstrate a scientific principle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the demonstration, what is used to relight the candle without touching the wick?

A piece of paper

A matchstick

A lighter

A wooden splint

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the slow-motion replay reveal about the candle trick?

The wax vapor is ignited

The candle is replaced

The flame travels through the air

The wick is secretly touched

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What state of matter is primarily responsible for the candle relighting trick?

Liquid wax

Solid wax

The wick

Wax vapor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the wax vapor play a crucial role in the candle trick?

It cools down the wick

It remains after the flame is blown out

It is more flammable than the wick

It is invisible to the eye

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the wax when the candle is burning?

It evaporates completely

It remains solid

It turns into liquid only

It turns into vapor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the final demonstration, what is the challenge presented?

Creating a new candle from wax

Using a lighter to light a candle

Blowing out and relighting three candles at once

Lighting a candle with a match

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous suggestion is made at the end of the video?

To use the trick to start a fire

To impress a science teacher

To rekindle a romance

To light up a room