Q. Steam at 100°C causes more burns than boiling water at 100°C because __________.

100°C पर उबलते पानी की तुलना में 100°C पर भाप अधिक जलती है क्योंकि __________।

A
It is hotter
यह अधिक गरम है
B
It has more energy due to latent heat
गुप्त ऊष्मा के कारण इसमें अधिक ऊर्जा होती है
C
It has more mass
इसका द्रव्यमान अधिक होता है
D
It has more density
इसका घनत्व अधिक होता है

Explanation

Though both are at 100 °C, steam contains additional latent heat of vaporization. When steam condenses on skin, it releases this latent heat, delivering more energy and causing more severe burns than water at the same temperature.

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