Advanced Science Primary 3 Diversity

Ravi has four spoons made of different materials: Metal, Wood, Plastic, and Ceramic. He places them in a bowl of hot water. After 5 minutes, which spoon will feel the HOTTEST?

A Wood
B Plastic
C Metal
D Ceramic
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Step 1: Spoons in hot water will gain heat. Step [2-9]: Metal is a good conductor of heat and will gain heat the fastest. Step [2-9]: Therefore, the metal spoon will feel the hottest to the touch.

Correct answer: Metal

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