Question

We can boil water in a paper cup while paper catches fire easily. Explain the
process.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water can be boiled in a paper cup because, the heat energy supplied to paper cup rapidly passes on to water. Thus, ignition temperature of paper is not achieved and, hence, it does not catch fire.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water can be boiled in a paper cup because, the heat energy supplied to paper cup rapidly passes on to water. Thus, ignition temperature of paper is not achieved and, hence, it does not catch fire.