The candle that swings. Experiments for children

We rarely think about how physical laws affect us, and how surprising they can be. You do not believe it? Try to make this fun experiment with the children and you will discover it. In this experiment you will be able to make the candle spin itself without you touching it. An amazing way to discover

We rarely think about how physical laws affect us, and how surprising they can be. You do not believe it? Try to make this fun experiment with the children and you will discover it.

In this experiment you will be able to make the candle spin itself without you touching it. An amazing way to discover science with children with our videos of experiments.

Materials

  • 1 tall candle with wick on both sides.
  • 2 tube glasses
  • 1 ruler
  • 1 needle
Tip: Use scissors to cut part of the wax on one side of the candle and get the double wick

Experiment for children. How to make a spinning candle

1. Measure the center of the candle with the ruler and cross it with a needle.

2. Set the candle on fire and place it between the two glasses resting on the ends of the needle.

3. Wait a bit and you will see how the candle starts to move by itself ... incredible!

At the beginning the center of gravity coincides with the pin, when the candle is lit the wax melts and decompensates, so it begins to turn.

Video of the experiment: The candle that swings