Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

On a cold day, metal front-door knob X and a similar plastic knob Y both have the same temperature. Why does X seem colder to the touch than Y?

  • AX convects thermal energy better than Y.
  • BX is a better thermal conductor than Y.
  • CX is a better insulator than Y.
  • DX is a better radiator of thermal energy than Y.

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