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A piece of wood and a piece of steel are at the same temperature; however, the steel feels hotter. This is because the steel has
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A piece of wood and a piece of steel are at the same temperature; however, the steel feels hotter. This is because the steel has

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Greater thermal conductivity

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The steel traps the heat more causing it to be hotter.
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