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Q: Why doesn't a paper cup full of water catch on fire?
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A water filled paper cup held in a flame will not catch fire this because?

the paper cup cannot become appreciably hotter than the water it contains


Why do metals do not catch fire when heated whereas paper ignites on heating?

Why do metals do not catch fire when heated whereas paper ignites on heating


Will tissue paper catch on fire on light bulbs?

yes


Why cant you microwave recycled paper?

beacuse it will catch on fire


What doesn't catch on fire?

Water


How do dry leafs catch on fire fast?

Ok well dry leaves catch on fire fast because they contain no water and water repells against fire


Can you line cookie sheets with wax paper instead of parchment paper?

The wax will melt and it might catch on fire.


Why is it possbile to boil water in a thin paper container but not in a cupboard containers?

Paper is a poor conductor of electricity. Paper is thinner than cardboard and permits more heat to travel through to the water. Because the cardboard prevents the heat from travelling it is likely to heat and catch fire.


What materials can catch fire easily?

Paper, tissue, cloth, wood, hay and anything else thin, dry and wood based will catch fire easily.


What happens when you put oil on water?

It will catch fire


Is paper is a good conductor of heat?

No, paper is not a good conductor of heat. Layers of paper can serve as an insulator. It will catch of fire at a fairly low temperature.


Is paper a good heat conductor?

No, paper is not a good conductor of heat. Layers of paper can serve as an insulator. It will catch of fire at a fairly low temperature.