2006-10-07 17:42:10 · 5 answers · asked by 3littlepigs 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Hi:
The answer is due the fact that metal like Copper is a good conductor of heat it will absorb the heat first and conduct it away from the paper and keep it from reaching it ignition temperature after a while the paper will start to burn it also the reason why a paper cup filled with water will not burn due to the boiling point of water being lower than the ignition point of the paper cup.
2006-10-07 17:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the copper rod conducts the heat away from the paper. since the copper can contain a lot of heat it will keep taking up heat but eventually the paper and the rod will reach a temperature when the paper will burn. at that stage the paper will burn.
2006-10-07 17:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by ui6fu6yujt c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two things that the paper needs in order to burn: air and heat. The copper conducts the heat away from the paper fast enough that it is unable to ignite.
2006-10-07 17:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by cushdogjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The copper rod absorbs the heat.
2006-10-07 17:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill a tumbler of water thoroughly. placed a skinny sheet of non absorbent paper on acceptable of it and then place yet another inflexible metallic or plastic sheet over it. carry each little thing in place tightly and turn the glass the different way up. permit the plastic or metallic plate fall to the floor. How is the thin sheet of paper retaining the water on acceptable of it ?
2016-12-26 12:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by santolucito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋