What happens when fire is less affected by gravity? Observe the behavior of fire in a fantastic freefall experiment! A video from the an engaging physics playlist explains the relationship between a flame's shape, buoyancy force, and gravity.

Concepts

fire, combustion, gravity, microgravity, buoyant force, temperature, inertia, air resistance

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Watch the video as part of a freefall or combustion study
• Learn more about NASA's cool flames research using an information video, complete with images and explanations
  

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure the class understands the concept of buoyancy force before viewing

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Great videography allows viewers to watch the experiment from inside the apparatus
• Illustrations convey the more technical aspects of the phenomenon

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2