Why Are You at Greater Risk from Being Burned by Steam

question 5

Essay

Why are you at greater risk from being burned by steam at 100 ^$\circ$ C than from liquid water at the same temperature?

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Definitions:

Momentary Voltage

A temporary spike or drop in electrical voltage, typically of short duration.

Normally-open

Refers to a switch or valve that is in an open state, allowing passage or flow, when not actuated.

Energized-to-run

A condition where equipment needs electrical power applied to start operating.

Torque

A measure of rotational force, indicating the power an engine or motor generates to turn a shaft or wheel, crucial in determining a vehicle's acceleration and load-carrying capacity.