Burning candles

This task is about using your science knowledge to make a prediction about burning.
Three candles, all exactly the same, are lit at the same time and put in 3 different containers. There is no wind in the room.

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In which order will the candles most likely go out?
Put them in order from least likely to most likely.
 
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b)  Explain why the answer you chose is correct.
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