The specific heat of water is 4190 J/kg C. The specific heat of steel is 481 J/kg

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The specific heat of water is 4190 J/kg °C. The specific heat of steel is 481 J/kg °C. Why may you burn your tongue on hot coffee but not on the spoon when both are at the same temperature?

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Applied Physics

ISBN: 978-0132109277

10th Edition

Authors: Dale ewen, Neill schurter, P. erik gundersen

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