Red Hot Cannonball Vs Styrofoam Tower

The video demonstrates an experiment where a heated cannonball is dropped through stacks of Styrofoam to observe its behavior. Initially, the cannonball is heated to around 2500 degrees Fahrenheit and dropped, taking longer to pass through than expected. The Styrofoam appears fire-resistant, as it doesn't catch fire easily. The experiment is repeated with double the Styrofoam, and the cannonball still passes through. Finally, molten copper is poured on the Styrofoam, which ignites and melts it quickly, creating a lot of smoke. The video highlights the surprising fire resistance of Styrofoam and the effects of extreme heat.

What safety precautions were mentioned during the experiment?

What observations were made regarding the Styrofoam's reaction to the heat?