What Will Be the Water Temperature in a Plastic Cup in a 42°C Shaker?

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The discussion centers on predicting the water temperature in a 1ml volume of water contained in a 3ml plastic cup placed in a 42°C shaker. The initial observations indicate that at a room temperature of 19°C, the water temperature reached approximately 20°C. Participants debate whether the water temperature will exceed or fall below 42°C, highlighting the ambiguity in the problem statement regarding heat transfer dynamics.

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When room temperature is at 19 degree centigrade,
I found that water temperature is at about 20 degree centigrade

a small plastic cup at volume of 3ml, filled with 1ml of water,
put in a secluded shaker at the temperature of 42 degree centigrade,
, what should the water temperature inside be? higher than 42 or lower than 42, how much higher or lower could it be?
Thanks
 
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It could be a lot higher or a lot lower depending on what the problem actually is. The statement of this problem is pretty incoherent, sorry.
 

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