Why does metal feel cold?
Metal feels cold because it pulls warmth out of your hand super fast.
Pip’s answer
- Metal feels cold because it pulls warmth out of your hand super fast.
- Your warmth zooms into the metal and spreads all through it.
- Wood is slow at taking warmth, so it feels just right.
- Wow-ee, a metal spoon and a wooden block in one room are just as warm!
For grown-ups
Metal and wood in the same room are the same temperature. Metal feels colder because it's a good conductor of heat and draws warmth away from your skin quickly. Wood is an insulator and conducts heat slowly, so it doesn't pull heat from your hand as fast.
Ask your child: Which feels colder: a metal spoon or a wooden spoon?
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