Multiple choice

Reena when touching an ice cream at 0ºC, felt it colder than water at 0ºC. Which of the following options explains this correctly?

  1. It is because of latent heat of condensation.

  2. It is because of latent heat of fusion to melt.

  3. It is because of latent heat of convection.

  4. It is because of latent heat of vaporisation.

  5. It is because of latent heat of steam.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Latent heat of water is very high. That is, ice cream melts faster than ice. Technically, ice cream absorbs heat faster than ice. if you place your hand in ice cream it absorbs heat from your hand faster. This makes us feel ice cream is colder than ice.

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