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Describe how the design of a vacuum flask keeps the liquid inside hot ?

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The gap between the two flasks is partially evacuated of air, creating a near-vacuum which significantly reduces heat transfer by conduction or convection. Vacuum flasks are used domestically to keep beverageshot or cold.
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the gap between the two flasks is partially evacuated of air creating a near vacuum which significantly reduces heat transfer by conduction or convection 
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