Compared to a burn due to air at 100°C, the burn due to steam at 100°C is
Detailed Explanation:
Steam at 100°C contains latent heat of vaporization (540 cal/g) in addition to thermal energy, while air at 100°C has only thermal energy.
When steam condenses on skin, it releases this extra latent heat, transferring significantly more total energy than hot air, causing deeper and more severe burns.
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