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Burns caused by steam are much severe than those caused by boiling water because

A. Steam pierces through the pores of body quickly

B. Steam has latent heat

C. Steam is gas and engulfs the body quickly

D. Temperature of steam is higher

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Steam produces more severe burns than boiling water even though both are at 100oC because steam contains more heat, in the form of latent heat, than boiling water.

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