Statement I: Water at 40°C feels hot to us.
Statement II: Hot and cold are relative terms.

Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

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Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false

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Both statements are true

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Both statements are false

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Solution

The correct option is C Both statements are true
Hot and cold are relative to each other. Objects at high temperature as compared to the lower temperature are said to be hot. We know that, the normal human body temperature is 37°C.
Hence, water at 40°C (higher than 37°C) feels hot to us.

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Statement I: Water at 40°C feels hot to us. Statement II: Hot and cold are relative terms.

The correct option is C Both statements are trueHot and cold are relative to each other. Objects at high temperature as compared to the lower temperature are said to be hot. We know that, the normal human body temperature is 37°C. Hence, water at 40°C (higher than 37°C) feels hot to us.

Statement I: Water at 40°C feels hot to us.
Statement II: Hot and cold are relative terms.

The correct option is C Both statements are true
Hot and cold are relative to each other. Objects at high temperature as compared to the lower temperature are said to be hot. We know that, the normal human body temperature is 37°C.
Hence, water at 40°C (higher than 37°C) feels hot to us.