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"Both boiling water and steam have the same temperature , but water in the form of steam causes more severe burns than boiling water ."Give reasons for this .

Explain with reasons the phenomenon. Steam causes more severe burns than boiling water at the same temperature.

Give reason of boiling water and steam both have the same temperature (100^(@)C) , but steam causes much severe burns than boiling water.

Explain which one will cause more severe burns-boiling water at 100^(@)C or steam at 100^(@)C .

What produces more severe burns, boiling water or steam?

Why burns from steam are more serious than those from boling water?

Steam at 100^@C causes more severe burns than water at the same temperature because

Imran and Rohan are best friends. They study in different schools in Srianagar in Kashmir. Imran has just entered class IX whereas Rohan is a student of class X. This year, winter is very severe in Kashmir, So, imran Rohan were discussing the central heating systens, which could be used to heat their homes during severe cold in this winter season. Imran said that they can use boiling hot water in hot water radiators for the central heating of their homes in water. Rohan, however, did not agree with Imran. Rohan said that he, however, does not know the practical implications of his recommendation. (a) What is the temperature of boiling water under normal conditions ? (b) What is the temperature of steam formed from boiling water under normal conditions ? (c) Out of boiling water and steam, which causes more severe burns on the skin and why ? (d) State whether boiling water or steam is better for central heating in homes during extreme water. Give your choice. (f) What values are displayed by Rohan in this episode ?

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