In winter an iron pipe feel colder than a wooden window . This is because wood is_______?

  • A. Conductor
  • B. Non-Conductor
  • C. Semi- Conductor
  • D. Not a solid while iron is a solid
  • E. None of these

Explanation

Wood is a poor conductor of heat, so it draws heat from the hand more slowly than iron. Iron therefore feels colder even when both materials are at the same temperature.

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