Related Question 4
Assertion: Steam can burn more severely than boiling water. Reason: Steam contains latent heat in addition to heat at 100°C.
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A.
Both are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion
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B.
Both are true but the reason does not explain the assertion
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C.
Assertion is true but reason is false
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D.
Assertion is false but reason is true
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Steam releases extra latent heat on condensation, making burns more severe.