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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. steam pierces through the pores of body quickly
  2. steam has latent heat
  3. steam is gas and engulfs the body quickly
  4. temperature of steam is higher

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: steam has latent heat