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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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Question 47

On a hot summer day, a metal park bench $P\,$ and a wooden park bench $Q\,$ are both at the same temperature, which is higher than human body temperature. Why does bench $P\,$ feel much hotter to the touch than bench $Q$ ?

$P$ is a better thermal conductor than $Q$ .

$P$ is a better thermal insulator than $Q$ .

$P$ absorbs thermal radiation much faster than $Q$ .

$P$ has a higher density than $Q$ .

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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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