On a winter morning,a metal surface feels colder to the touch than a wooden surface because:

  • A
    The specific heat of metal is higher.
  • B
    The thermal conductivity of metal is higher.
  • C
    The specific heat of metal is lower.
  • D
    The thermal conductivity of metal is lower.

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