Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Sara placed four spoons made of different materials into a bowl of hot water at 90°C. After 5 minutes, she touched the handle of each spoon. Which spoon would feel the HOTTEST?

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

Step 1: Identify that the hot water transfers heat to the spoons. Step 2: Recall that metals are good conductors of heat. Step 3: Good conductors transfer heat faster to the hand. Step 4: The metal spoon will feel the hottest.

Correct answer: Metal spoon

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