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In winter an iron pipe feels colder than wood because wood is _______?
A
Conductor
B
Non-Conductor
✓ Official correct answer
C
Semi- Conductor
D
Not a solid while iron is a solid
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A
Conductor
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B
Non-Conductor
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C
Semi- Conductor
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D
Not a solid while iron is a solid
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Explanation
Wood is a poor heat conductor (non-conductor), so it draws heat from the hand more slowly.
Hence the keyed answer is Non-Conductor.
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