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Because the paper is porous.

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What paper absorb more water A-4 paper or a paper towel or a piece of thin carton?

A paper towel would absorb more water compared to A-4 paper or a piece of thin carton due to its higher porosity and ability to hold moisture. Paper towels are designed to quickly absorb liquid, while A-4 paper and thin carton are less absorbent and may become saturated more slowly.


Does Wax paper absorb water?

no


Does paper absorb heat?

Depending on the source of the heat energy: -A darker piece of paper would absorb more energy from light sources, then a white piece of paper. This is due to the fact that the white piece of paper would reflect most of the light energy, whereas the dark paper would absorb that energy. This light energy can then be converted into heat energy, leading the dark paper to have more heat energy then the white paper -Heat from a source such as hot water being poured on the paper, would not lead to any color related heat difference


What paper towel absorb the most Bounty or Scott?

Bounty absorb water the faster


What things absorb water?

Paper and cotton cloth absorbs water.


What effect does the brand of paper towels have on the amount of water can absorb it?

If You Change The Paper Brand Then Not Alot Of Water Could Be Absorbed .


How does the size of a paper towel affect the amount of water it can hold?

Yes. The thicker the paper towel the more water it can absorb.


What is Cobb value of paper?

The COBB value indicates whether paper, paper board, or corrigated fiber board has the ability to absorb water. A high COBB value indicates the ability to absorb water, a low COBB value indicated resistance to absorbing water.


Is greased paper hydrophilic?

it is hydrophobic. That way water doesnt absorb


How much water can a paper plate absorb?

Maybe 20 Or 40.


Does water absorb into baking parchment paper?

Yes, to a slight extent.


How much water will a Viva paper towel absorb?

yes