A Water-Filled Paper Cup Held in a Flame Will Not

question 68

Multiple Choice

A water-filled paper cup held in a flame will not catch fire. This is because

• A) water is an excellent conductor of heat.
• B) the inside of the paper is wet.
• C) paper is a poor conductor of heat.
• D) the paper cup cannot become appreciably hotter than the water it contains.

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