Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon when left in a cold room, despite both being at the same room temperature?

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Both spoons are at the same temperature. However, metal is a good conductor of heat. When you touch it, it rapidly conducts heat away from your hand, making your skin feel a sudden drop in temperature (which you perceive as 'cold'). Wood is a poor conductor, so it draws heat from your hand very slowly.

Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon when left in a cold room, despite both being at the same room temperature? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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