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Question
What will absorb heat?
Wax
Options
Will absorb heat
Will not absorb heat
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Solution
Will absorb heat
Explanation:
Wax is a poor heat conductor, but it absorbs heat slowly. When wax is heated, it starts melting by absorbing heat. This is why candles melt slowly when burned.
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