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"Evaporation is a type of vaporization of a liquid that occurs from the surface of a liquid into a gaseous phase that is not saturated with the evaporating substance." So, you were dipping paper in the water, the water gets onto the paper, and that increases the surface area for evaporation and more water molecules will enter the atmosphere, you were also putting a bit of energy into the system by dipping it up and down, moving the water molecules in the cup, increasing their kinetic energy, and aiding the process of evaporation, which will ultimately empty the cup of water, ergo, making the water cup more dry. Technically speaking, you were correct in your answer. Your teacher sucks for not taking advantage in this very "teachable moment". Or maybe your teacher needed more coffee.
Wish i had said that instead
Demonstrating capillary action
Lmafo
I also got in trouble today in the same class for checking FML...
That's a great answer!
Science class, eh? You could have said that you were observing capillary action.
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Protip: this also works if you panic while making ice.
Gotta know what s(he) said back, lol.