a paper cup filled with water does not catch fire easily. comment
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However, they can still catch fire if exposed to a heat source that is hot enough to ignite the cellulose fibers. Secondly, water has a high heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat energy before its temperature rises significantly. When a paper cup Show more…
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