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A brass tumbler feels much colder than a wooden tray on a chilly day. Explain why.

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Both brass and wood are at the same temperature. However, as brass is a good conductor of heat, it allows heat from our body to flow through it quickly. So it feels colder. On the other hand, wood is a poor conductor and doesn't allow heat to flow easily.

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