Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Jun Jie placed four spoons made of different materials into a bowl of hot water. After 5 minutes, which spoon will feel the HOTTEST?

A Plastic spoon
B Ceramic spoon
C Metal spoon
D Wooden spoon
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Compare the heat conductivity of the materials. Step 2: Metal is a good conductor of heat. Step 3: Heat from the water travels through the metal spoon to the handle the fastest.

Correct answer: Metal spoon

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