The reason the aluminum block feels colder than the book is that the aluminum block transfers heat more quickly from your hand. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat, which means it can absorb heat from your skin more efficiently than the material of the book, making it feel cooler to the touch. This sensation is due to the rate of heat transfer rather than the actual temperatures of the two objects.
Why does the aluminum block feel colder than the book?
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The aluminum block transfers heat more quickly from your hand.
The aluminum block has less thermal energy.
The book is a better conductor than the aluminum block.
The aluminum block has a lower temperature than the book.
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