Eli5: How does a lava lamp work?

566 views

Eli5: How does a lava lamp work?

In: Chemistry

3 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

The bottom gets super hot, the wax like substance at the bottom heats /melts. Heat makes it rise.

Once it gets to the top it cools off just enough to return to the bottom and reheat.

Rinse and repeat.

You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers.