Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 12 - Gravity - Conceptual Questions - Page 409: 11

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We know that in the weightless environment of the space shuttle, there is no fresh oxygen to support the flame. However, in controlled experiments on the shuttle, small flames were maintained but these flames were spherical in shape as opposed to those on Earth which are tear shaped.
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