Discussion :: Physics
- Steam at 100°C causes more severe burns than water at 100°C because
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A.
Steam has no specific heat capacity |
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B.
Steam has latent heat of vaporisation |
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C.
Water has no specific heat capacity |
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D.
Water has latent heat of fusion |
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Answer : Option B
Explanation :
Steam will produce more severe burns than boiling of water because steam has more heat energy than water due to its latent heat of vaporisation and additionally latent heat of condensation.
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