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Will a metal cup or a styrofoam cup keep the hot water warm after a short time?
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∙ 11y ago
It is the Styrofoam cup as it is not a good conductor of heat but the metal cup is a good conductor of heat.
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Does metal containers keep food hot?
Metal is a good conductor of heat, therefore heat leaks out of it easily, and it does not keep food hot all that well. Styrofoam keeps food hot.
Why does styrofoam cup keep drinks hot longer?
Styrofoam is an excellent insulator.
Why does styrofoam hurt your teath?
If you are sipping water or any liquid from a Styrofoam cup , you might feel hurt when water touches your teeth on every sip. This will especially happen if you are walking on carpets . The reason is that charge built-up on yourbody during walking or doing any motion . This cahrge is not transferred to the liquid as Styrofoam is highly insulating . This voltage difference is sensed by the nerves inside your teeth and they hurt. To avoid this keep a metal spoon inside the cup and keep a finger on the cup or touch your spoon before each sip . It wont hurt again . - M PATHAK
What type of cup keeps water warm the longest-plastic paper styrofoam or glass and why?
Styrofoam because it has a thick layer and is a good insulator.Paper and plastic are could alternatives but Styrofoam would work better, therefore glass would be the worst one to use because it would only keep it warm for a couple of minutes.
Is styrofoam a better insulator of heat than plastic?
Styrofoam is a better insulator of heat than plastic. The plastic allows the heat in and out and the cold in and out. The Styrofoam helps keep the heat in.
What keeps water hotter paper or styrofoam?
styrofoam, but warning fammable and unsafe for the environment!
Do thermos cup or styrofoam cup keep water hotter?
thermos cup
Does metal containers keep food hot?
Metal is a good conductor of heat, therefore heat leaks out of it easily, and it does not keep food hot all that well. Styrofoam keeps food hot.
Is styrofoam a good insulator to keep hot water hot?
Yes, because it does not conduct heat.
Why do styrofoam cups keep water hot for longer than and paper cups?
It's a better insulator
Why does styrofoam cup keep drinks hot longer?
Styrofoam is an excellent insulator.
Why does styrofoam hurt your teath?
If you are sipping water or any liquid from a Styrofoam cup , you might feel hurt when water touches your teeth on every sip. This will especially happen if you are walking on carpets . The reason is that charge built-up on yourbody during walking or doing any motion . This cahrge is not transferred to the liquid as Styrofoam is highly insulating . This voltage difference is sensed by the nerves inside your teeth and they hurt. To avoid this keep a metal spoon inside the cup and keep a finger on the cup or touch your spoon before each sip . It wont hurt again . - M PATHAK
What type of cup keeps water warm the longest-plastic paper styrofoam or glass and why?
Styrofoam because it has a thick layer and is a good insulator.Paper and plastic are could alternatives but Styrofoam would work better, therefore glass would be the worst one to use because it would only keep it warm for a couple of minutes.
Why do you pack your food in Styrofoam?
Usually food it packed in Styrofoam to keep it cold (or warm)
How can styrofoam cups be used to keep coffee hot and cola cold?
styrofoam cups keep you beverages hot or cold because they are awesome
How does styrofoam keep drinks hot?
it can what is wired
What cup keep your drink warmer?
Styrofoam
