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Why does a metal rod feels colder to touch than a wooden rod at the surrounding temperature?
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∙ 12y ago
Metal is an excellent conductor of heat. The moment you grasp the metal rod, the heat of your hand is conducted away rapidly by the dense metal. If feels "chilly". Wood is a poor conductor of heat. It does not conduct away the heat of your hand,and the wooden rod stays comfortably warm in your hand.
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