If a metal object and a plastic object are both at the same cold temperature and you pick them up which one will feel colder in your hand

Answer 1

If a metal object and a plastic object are both at the same cold temperature, the metal object will typically feel colder when you touch it. Metal has higher thermal conductivity compared to plastic, which means it can transfer heat (or coldness) more effectively. As a result, when you touch a metal object, it rapidly absorbs the heat from your hand, giving a stronger sensation of coldness. On the other hand, plastic has lower thermal conductivity and therefore does not absorb heat as efficiently, which makes it feel less cold to the touch, even if both objects are at the same temperature.