On a cold morning, a metal surface will feel colder to touch than a wooden surface because 

  • [AIIMS 1998]
  • A

    Metal has high specific heat

  • B

    Metal has high thermal conductivity

  • C

    Metal has low specific heat

  • D

    Metal has low thermal conductivity

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