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Why is the handle of the spoon hotter than the outside of the cup?
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∙ 15y ago
There are two reasons. The surface area of the handle is less than that of the cup so it dissipates heat less quickly. In addition the metal of the spoon conducts heat more readily than the ceramic of the cup.
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