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You place a small amount of water in a 1-gallon can and bring it to a rapid boil. You ta...

You place a small amount of water in a 1-gallon can and bring it to a rapid boil. You take the can off the stove and screw the cap on tightly (the order is important here!). As the steam inside cools, it condenses back into water, causing the can to collapse. Why?

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