Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A person is holding an empty beaker made of glass and pouring hot water into it. Why does it take a few seconds before his hand begins to feel hot?

  • AGlass is a poor conductor of heat.
  • BWater is a poor conductor of heat.
  • CGlass is a better conductor of heat than water.
  • DWater is a better conductor of heat than glass.

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