Discussion
A stone floor feels cold to the bare feet but a carpet on the same floor feels warm. This is because
Answer: B
Because the stone conducts heat away from the feet more rapidly.
Both the floor and the carpet are at room temperature. Stone is a good conductor and draws heat from the skin quickly, which the nerves register as cold; the carpet is a poor conductor and traps air, so it removes heat slowly and feels warm.
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