Multiple choice

A conical cup is made by folding a square piece of paper. Water is poured in it and heated over a candle flame. The paper cone does not get burnt off, and after some time the water boils. This is due to

  1. convection

  2. radiation

  3. conduction

  4. condensation

  5. combustion

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Heat supplied to the paper cone is transferred to the water by conduction.