I can be seen, but not touched; I create beauty and warmth, but I can also burn. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the waves that travel and can be perceived with your eyes.
Answer
Flame
Explanation
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Flame.
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