SC-1476
Conduction
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Conduction
A metal spoon is left in a pot of boiling water. Which part of the spoon will become hot first, and why?
- The end in the water, because heat is conducted from the hot water into the spoon
- The handle, because hot water rises to the top of the spoon
- The middle, because heat radiates equally to all parts
- All parts at the same time, because metals heat instantly
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