Question

why does a piece of metal feel cooler than a piece of wood at the same temperature?
multiple choice
metals lose heat rapidly and becomes cooler than wood.
wood is always at a higher temperature than metals because it is an insulator.
wood holds more heat because of air in the spaces where cells once existed.
you sense heat flowing from your body as cool, and metal is a better conductor than wood.

Explanation:

When you touch a material, your body senses heat flow. Metals are good conductors of heat. So, heat flows more readily from your body (which is at a higher temperature than the room - temperature objects) to the metal. Wood is a poor conductor (insulator). So, less heat flows from your body to the wood. The sensation of heat flowing away from your body is perceived as "cool".

Answer:

You sense heat flowing from your body as cool, and metal is a better conductor than wood.