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What cup will freeze water faster glass or a foam?

Water will freeze faster in a glass cup compared to a foam cup because glass is a better conductor of heat than foam. This means that the glass cup will transfer heat away from the water more quickly, leading to faster freezing. Foam cups insulate better and will retain heat, making the freezing process slower.


Does cold water stay colder in a plastic cup or a foam cup?

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How do you keep hot water hot in a plastic cup?

Close the system and insulate this very well. That or make the surroundings as hot as the cup.


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