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Burns from steam are worse those from boiling water at the same temperature. Is it true? If so, why?

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Solution :(1) A given quantity of steam contains more heat than the same quantity of boiling water at the same TEMPERATURE . (2) When steam comes in CONTACT with one's body, it releases extra heat of 540 calories PER gram and causes a more serious BURN than that caused by boiling water.


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