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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can we used glass beaker instead of plastic cup for the calorimeter experiments?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its not ideal because you need an insulated system. The best kind of cup is a styrofoam cup as this is a paper insulator than just paper or glass.

OpenStudy (jfraser):

short answer is no, the glass allows energy in and out too easily. A few styrofoam cups nested together is better than even plastic

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