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Statement -`1`: The steam at `100^(@)C` causes more severe burn to human body than the water at `100^(@)C`.
Statement-`2` : The steam has greater internal energy due to latent heat of vaporization.

A

Statement -`1` is True , Statement -`2` is True , Statement -`2` is correct explanation for Statement - `1`

B

Statement -`1` is True , Statement -`2` is True , Statement -`2` is not correct explanation for Statement - `1`

C

Statement -`1` is True , Statement -`2` is False.

D

Statement -`1` is False , Statement -`2` is True.

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

    A
    steam is a gas
    B
    steam cannot do work
    C
    steam can provide more heat
    D
    steam is highly combustible

  • At 100^(@)C , the substance that causes the most severe burn, is

    A
    Oil
    B
    Steam
    C
    Water
    D
    Hot air

  • Compared to a burn due to water at 100^(@)C , a burn due to steam at 100^(@)C is

    A
    More dangerous
    B
    Less dangerous
    C
    Equally dangerous
    D
    None of these

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