A steel spoon is left in a hot cup of tea. What will happen to the handle?
AIt stays cold
BIt melts at once
CIt turns to a gas
DIt slowly gets warm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It slowly gets warm
Metal conducts heat, so heat moves from the hot tea along the spoon to the handle.
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