Multiple Choice
A water-filled paper cup held in a flame will not catch fire because
A) the inside of the paper is wet.
B) water is an excellent conductor of heat.
C) paper is a good conductor of heat.
D) the paper cup cannot become appreciably hotter than the water it contains.
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