Why wont paper burn in a metal strainer when a candle is placed under it.

Subject: Why wont paper burn in a metal strainer when a candle is placed under it.

Date: Wed Nov 3 23:48:36 2004
Posted by Maria
Grade level: undergrad School: No school entered.
City: Covina State/Province: Ca Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1099547316.Ph

Message:


I an presenting this experiment but I do not fully understand why the paper 
will not burn.  I have not had any luck in finding the answer.  Please help :).

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