On a Cold Day, a Piece of Metal Feels Much

question 264

Multiple Choice

On a cold day, a piece of metal feels much colder to the touch than a piece of wood. This is due to the difference in which one of the following physical properties of these materials?

• A) thermal conductivity
• B) mass
• C) density
• D) specific heat
• E) emissivity

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