Q. Steam at 100°C causes more severe burns than water at 100°C because
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Correct Answer: (B)
Steam has latent heat of vaporisation
Explanation: Steam will produce more severe burns than boiling of water because steam has more heat energy than water due to its latent heat of vaporisation and additionally latent heat of condensation.
Explanation by: Jitendra Singh
Steam will produce more severe burns than boiling of water because steam has more heat energy than water due to its latent heat of vaporisation and additionally latent heat of condensation.