Compared to a burn due to air at 100C, the burn due to steam at 100C is

Less dangerous

More dangerous due to low latent heat

More dangerous due to high latent heat

Less dangerous due to high latent heat

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2024 • 04 Jan, 2025 • General

Compared to a burn due to air at 100C, the burn due to steam at 100C is

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More dangerous due to high latent heat

• **Latent Heat:** Steam contains extra heat energy (Latent Heat of Vaporization = 540 cal/g) compared to boiling water/air at the same temperature. • **Ef......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

• **Latent Heat ▼

** Steam contains extra heat energy (Latent Heat of Vaporization = 540 cal/g) compared to boiling water/air at the same temperature.

• **Effect ▼

** When steam touches skin, it releases this extra energy upon condensation.

• **Result ▼

** Causes more severe burns.

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Compared to a burn due to air at 100C, the burn due to steam at 100C is