JAMB Physics 2007 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The blade of a hoe feels colder to touch in the morning than the wooden handle because

A. the handle contains stored energy in the form of heat
B. the blade is placed at a lower temperature than the handle
C. the handle is a better conductor of heat than the blade
D. the blade is a better conductor of heat than the handleCorrect

Explanation

Because the metal blade is a better conductor of heat than the wooden handle, it draws heat away from the hand faster, feeling colder.

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