Discussion :: Physics
- Burns caused by steam are much severe than those caused by boiling water because
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A.
Steam pierces through the pores of body quickly |
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B.
Steam has latent heat |
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C.
Steam is gas and engulfs the body quickly |
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D.
Temperature of steam is higher |
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Answer : Option B
Explanation :
Steam produces more severe burns than boiling water even though both are at 100oC because steam contains more heat, in the form of latent heat, than boiling water.
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