Boil Water in a Paper Cup

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Boil Water in a Paper Cup

A bunsen burner by a cup and a 16 oz propane tank

PIRA: 4B50.20

Due to its high specific heat, water absorbs heat from the cup as quickly as the cup absorbs heat from the flame. This is what makes it possible to boil water in a paper cup.