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When a positively charged conductor is brought close to a candle, the flame is diverted as shown in the figure below. Explain this observation. 
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The higher concentration of positive charges at sharp end of the conductor causes ionization of the surrounding air√ to produce electrons and positive ions. Electrons are attracted towards the conductor while heavy positive ions drift away diverting the part of the flame.
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