Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Saw dust is a bad conductor of heat.
  2. Water at 0o C feels colder than ice at 0o C.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Ice is generally covered with star dust as it is a poor conductor of heat. Statement 2 is incorrect. Ice at 0o C feels colder than water at 0o C due to latent heat of fusion (quantity of heat required to change liquid substance to solid).

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