eli5 Why are some surfaces– like metal — colder than others?

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imagine im in a kitchen. if i touch a paper plate, it feels lukewarm. if i touch a knife, it feels kinda cold. why do they feel like different temperatures?

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They are the same temperature. When you touch something that feels cold even though it’s the same temperature, it’s because it’s conducting your body heat away from you. That’s why a tile floor feels colder than carpet and 72°F water feels cold while 72° air feels nice.

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