Suspend an open-topped container of water in a pan

Chapter 7, Problem 39

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Suspend an open-topped container of water in a pan ofboiling water, with its top above the surface of the boilingwater. Youll note that although water in the inner containercan reach 100C, it cant boil. Can you explain why this is so?

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