Why Metal Feels Colder Than Wood: Thermal Conductivity Explained
Question
When one touches a piece of metal in the environment, one feels it to be colder than a piece of wood. Because,
Options
The temperature of the metal pieces in the environment is generally lower than that of wood.
Metal pieces have higher heat capacity.
The temperature of wood is generally closer to the body temperature.
Metal has higher thermal conductivity than wood.
Surface emissivity of metal is higher than that of wood.
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