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The burns caused by boiling water is more severe than steam.
The burns caused by boiling water is more severe than steam.
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The correct option is B False
The specific heat capacity of steam is less than liquid water. Hence, the rate of heat transfer by steam is greater than the liquid water i.e. steam transfers more heat energy than liquid water per unit time.
The specific heat capacity of steam is less than liquid water. Hence, the rate of heat transfer by steam is greater than the liquid water i.e. steam transfers more heat energy than liquid water per unit time.
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