On a cold morning, a metal surface will feel colder to touch than a wooden surface because 
  • A
    Metal has high specific heat
  • B
    Metal has high thermal conductivity
  • C
    Metal has low specific heat
  • D
    Metal has low thermal conductivity
AIIMS 1998, Easy
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