Why is it that some materials, ex: metal spoon, feel colder than others, ex: paper even though they are the same temperature?

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Why is it that some materials, ex: metal spoon, feel colder than others, ex: paper even though they are the same temperature?

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Basically because those materials (ex: metal and paper) have different heat conductivity rates.
Metal conducts heat better, so when u touch the spoon it disperses heat from your hand quicker onto the spoon and gives you a cold sensation. The paper does this poorly so you just feel the “normal” temp on your hand. Sorry for bad english.

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