Water vs Steam Burns · CAP 2002 #11

Physics · thermodynamics

Problem

Of two quantities of water and steam, both at 100°C and having the same mass, in immediate contact with the same area of your skin, which is likeliest to cause a more severe burn? (a) The steam. (b) There is no difference. (c) The water. (d) It depends on the steam's pressure.

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