Iron at 30°C feels colder to the hand than wood at 28°C because...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1999

Iron at 30°C feels colder to the hand than wood at 28°C because

  • A. their linear expansivities are not equal.
  • B. the temperature of the iron is higher than that of the wood
  • C. iron is a better radiator of heat than wood
  • D. iron conducts heat more quickly from the hand than wood

Correct Answer: D. iron conducts heat more quickly from the hand than wood



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