Steam at (100^{circ} mathrm{C}) causes worse burns than liquid water at (100^{circ} mathrm{C}). This is because A.

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Steam at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) causes worse burns than liquid water at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). This is because A. The steam is hotter than the water.

B. Heat is transferred to the skin as steam condenses.

C. Steam has a higher specific heat than water.

D. Evaporation of liquid water on the skin causes cooling.

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780321907240

3rd Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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