Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Michael placed four spoons made of different materials into a bowl of hot soup. Which spoon will feel the HOTTEST to touch after 5 minutes?

A Metal spoon
B Plastic spoon
C Wooden spoon
D Ceramic spoon
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Step 1: Metals are good conductors of heat. Step 2: Heat flows faster through good conductors than poor conductors. Step 3: The metal spoon will conduct heat from the soup to the hand fastest.

Correct answer: Metal spoon

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