Question

The sides of a closed hot water can gets deformed when it is cooled

Answer 1

Answer:

When water boils, there is water vapor above the liquid water in the can. When the can is closed with an air tight cap and the can is cooled, the vapor inside cools and condenses to water. ... Due to the difference in air pressure inside and the atmospheric pressure out side the can, the walls are deformed.

Answer 2

Answer:

When water boils, there is water vapor above the liquid water in the can. When the can is closed with an air tight cap and the can is cooled, the vapor inside cools and condenses to water. ... Due to the difference in air pressure inside and the atmospheric pressure out side the can, the walls are deformed.