i am doing a science project and i need to kno how flares work, and what the ingredients are. can someone help me?

Answer 1

Is this the kind of flare you want?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flare_(pyrotechnic)

Answer 2

yes that's the type of flare i want but that doesnt tell me whats in it or how it works.

Answer 3

These sites have the information you need.

http://www.experiencefestival.com/flare_pyrotechnic_-_delivery_and_composition

http://www.spiegl.org/rocket/flare/flare.html

http://wapedia.mobi/en/Flare_(pyrotechnic)