Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A student has a copper rod and a wooden rod. The two rods are the same size and shape. One end of each rod is placed into a beaker containing crushed ice. After a few minutes, the student lifts the rods by the ends that are not in the ice. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe copper rod feels colder than the wooden rod because copper is a better conductor than wood.
  • BThe copper rod feels warmer than the wooden rod because copper is a better conductor than wood.
  • CThe wooden rod feels colder than the copper rod because wood is a better conductor than copper.
  • DThe wooden rod feels warmer than the copper rod because wood is a better conductor than copper.

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