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Why does metal feel colder than wood?

Different thermal conductivity changes heat flow from your skin.

Output

Metal feels colder even though both objects began at the same temperature

Input

Metal and wood at the same room temperature

Input

Metal and wood at the same room temperature

Metal feels colder even though both objects began at the same temperature

Relationship

Metal conducts heat away from skin faster than wood, making skin temperature fall more quickly at the contact point.